Fixing The Feline Housing Crisis

1. Which of the following is included in the "Five Freedoms" discussed in the presentation?

Providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind

Ensuring conditions and treatment that avoid mental suffering

Providing opportunity for normal postural adjustments

All of the above

None of the above

2. Do appearances matter when it comes to housing?

Yes, it matters to the animals

Yes, it matters to the people, and that in turn helps the animals

No, it doesn’t matter nor should it

3. Housing systems that require animals to be handled by staff in order for enclosures to be adequately cleaned are NOT recommended.

True

False

4. Spot cleaning is NOT an acceptable method to clean cat cages during a cat's stay in that enclosure.

True

False

5. Fomite transmission is practically a guarantee when cleaning protocols allow animals to be handled by staff during cleaning.

True

False

6. It is best to invest in housing that lends itself to low stress for the cat and cleaning with minimal disruption, and in floor surfaces that are well sealed and easy to mechanically clean.

True

False

7. Which is important as it relates to space quality?

Providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind

Ensuring conditions and treatment that avoid mental suffering

Providing opportunity for normal postural adjustments

Providing enough space for elimination, feeding and resting

All of the above

None of the above

8. Which are important housing risks to balance?

The turnover rate of cats in group housing to minimize exposure to infectious diseases

Enrichment opportunities for cats at risk of longer lengths of stay

None of the above

Both A and B

9. Which of the following is stressful to cats in shelters?

Proximity to dogs

Number of cage moves

Regular caregiving

Regular feeding

Both A and B

None of the above

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I certify that I have listened to the entire presentation.

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11. Cats can project secretions from sneezing up to:

3 to 4 feet

5 to 6 feet

7 to 8 feet

9 to 10 feet