Face-to-face With Feral Freedom: Saving Community Cats
Feral Freedom is an innovative program that has decreased feline shelter euthanasia between 25 and 50 percent in every shelter it has been fully implemented. This talk, given by Rick DuCharme, Founder and Executive Director of First Coast No More Homeless Pets, presents an overview of the Feral Freedom program. He shares data explaining the affects this type of program can have on shelter populations and live release rates. This talk was part of the Face-to-Face with Feral Freedom workshop brought to you by The Target Zero Institute and Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida.
Learning Objectives:
· Read moreDevelop and implement a community cat management program for the entire community
· Recognize and evaluate the dynamics of a Feral Freedom program on the shelter population
· Summarize and prepare reporting to showcase results and immediate success in saving lives
Presenter: Rick DuCharme
Date: October 2013
Venue: Venue: Face-to-Face with Feral Freedom workshop brought to you by The Target Zero Institute and Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida
- 1.
We hope you have enjoyed the presentation. A certificate of attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. Please let us know if you have viewed the entire presentation.
- A.
I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
- B.
I did not view the entire presentation.
Correct Answer
A. I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation. -
- 2.
The solution to the increasing euthanasia rate of Jacksonville community shelters included:
- A.
Long-term, sustained and targeted spay/neuter programs.
- B.
An increase in ongoing shelter adoptions.
- C.
Pet retention programs.
- D.
A and B.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 3.
Targeting (for example, by geographic location or income level) is a key component in making spay/neuter programs successful in decreasing shelter euthanasia rates.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
Cats who qualify for the Feral Freedom program include:
- A.
All healthy cats living outside and are determined to be feral by behavioral assessment.
- B.
All healthy cats living outside and have a licensed care giver.
- C.
All healthy cats living outside (whether friendly or feral) and are old enough to be sterilized.
- D.
All healthy cats living outside and are surrendered by owners.
- E.
All healthy cats living outside and have a microchip.
Correct Answer
C. All healthy cats living outside (whether friendly or feral) and are old enough to be sterilized. -
- 5.
The medical procedures performed through the Feral Freedom program include:
- A.
Spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations (FVRCP and rabies) and left ear tip.
- B.
Rabies vaccination for all kittens (even if underage) and rabies update vaccinations for all eartipped cats.
- C.
Ear mite and flea treatment, if necessary.
- D.
Additional care, if necessary (e.g., tail amputations, enucleations, wound care, etc.).
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 6.
Cats spayed or neutered through the Feral Freedom program should be kept in the shelter for at least two days after surgery, as recovery is too stressful for a quicker release.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 17, 2022Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Feb 06, 2014Quiz Created by
Back to top