Instructions And Prognostic Information For Adopters Of Puppy Mill And Hoarding Animals
Animals adopted out after rescue from puppy mill and hoarding environments present adopters with a wide array of challenges. Fortunately, in recent years we have gathered a good deal of information that can equip adopters with a better understanding of expectations, the likelihood of particular outcomes, the do's and don'ts of caring for these animals, the potential for the new pet's recovery and even the likelihood of an adopter's satisfaction. This 2012 Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference at the University of Florida talk, given by Franklin D. McMillan, DVM, DACVIM, Director of Well-Being Studies at Best Friend's Animal Society, presents a Read moreconcise list of guidelines that can be provided to adopters of these very special animals.
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Accuracy about the expectations and prognosis for the improvement of dogs rescued from puppy mills and hoarding situations is important because:
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It informs adopters about what type of behaviors to expect.
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It prevents adopters from feeling like they have failed the dog if his or her behavior does not improve.
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It allows the adopted puppy or dog to feel more comfortable in his or her home.
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All of the above.
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Both A and B.
Correct Answer
E. Both A and B. -
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The sociability of dogs rescued from a puppy mill environment is likely to:
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Improve with time from when first adopted.
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Decline with time from when first adopted.
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Show no change from when first adopted.
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Improve with dogs but, not with people, from when first adopted.
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A. Improve with time from when first adopted. -
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What is the approximate likelihood of altered mental functioning of a dog rescued from a puppy mill environment will improve?
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20%
- B.
40%
- C.
60%
- D.
80%
- E.
100%
Correct Answer
C. 60% -
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The eye contact of a dog rescued from a puppy mill environment is very likely to improve from when first adopted.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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What is the degree of overall improvement that can be expected of a dog rescued from a puppy mill environment?
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0 - 10%
- B.
10% - 30%
- C.
40% - 60%
- D.
70% or greater
Correct Answer
D. 70% or greater -
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The overall quality of life, happiness level, emotional well-being and enjoyment of life of a dog rescued from a puppy mill environment is not expected to improve after adoption.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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The likelihood of extreme satisfaction after adopting a dog rescued from a puppy mill environment is approximately:
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10%
- B.
30%
- C.
50%
- D.
70%
- E.
90%
Correct Answer
E. 90% -
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What qualities do people who have adopted a dog rescued from a puppy mill environment see as most important to others who may be considering a similar adoption?
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Patience, understanding and medical knowledge.
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Training expertise, understanding and love.
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Patience, understanding and love.
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Patience understanding and endurance.
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Patience, discipline and love.
Correct Answer
C. Patience, understanding and love. -
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What is the approximate likelihood that a dog rescued from a puppy mill environment, showing emotional or physical difficulties over an extended period of time, will show a sudden improvement?
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20%
- B.
40%
- C.
60%
- D.
80%
- E.
100%
Correct Answer
B. 40% -
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Prognosis for hoarded animals with impaired psychological health is:
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Immediate euthanasia to long-term rehabilitation with partial to complete recovery.
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Immediate positive response to gentle affection.
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Long-term rehabilitation with little hope of recovery.
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Long-term rehabilitation with a complete recovery.
Correct Answer
A. Immediate euthanasia to long-term rehabilitation with partial to complete recovery. -
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