Shelter Crowd Control: Keeping Community Cats Out Of Shelters - Presentation
While innovative strategies are saving lives across the country, euthanasia rates for stray and feral cats remain stubbornly high in many communities. This presentation, given by Dr. Julie Levy at the 2012 Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference, explores the magnitude of the community cat population problem and redefines our understanding of “home” and “rescue. ” Data is presented from a bold program that cut shelter cat intake dramatically and quickly, preventing the tragic deaths of thousands of shelter cats.
- 1.
Public support of community cat programs is evidenced by:
- A.
Public opinion polls.
- B.
The feeding of community cats.
- C.
Nationwide legislation about community cats.
- D.
All of the above.
- E.
Both A and B.
Correct Answer
E. Both A and B. -
- 2.
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. -
- 3.
What is the largest source of cats contributing to the overpopulation problem?
- A.
Pet cats
- B.
Community (free-roaming) cats
- C.
Cats in animal shelters/rescue organizations
- D.
Cats from managed colonies
- E.
Cats from pet stores
Correct Answer
B. Community (free-roaming) cats -
- 4.
What is (are) the positive impact(s) of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)?
- A.
TNR improves the welfare of individual cats.
- B.
TNR decreases cat populations in colonies, neighborhoods and communities.
- C.
TNR decreases shelter cat intake.
- D.
TNR decreases shelter cat euthanasia.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 5.
Most feral cats live short, unhealthy lives.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 6.
The program at the University of Florida and in Ocean Reef is proof that TNR is working by:
- A.
Decreasing cat populations in colonies, neighborhoods and communities.
- B.
Decreasing cat intake in animal shelters.
- C.
Decreasing euthanasia of cats in shelters.
- D.
Increasing the adoption rate of feral cats.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
A. Decreasing cat populations in colonies, neighborhoods and communities. -
- 7.
The targeted zip code program in Gainesville, FL is proof that TNR is working by:
- A.
Decreasing cat populations in colonies, neighborhoods and communities.
- B.
Decreasing cat intake in animal shelters.
- C.
Decreasing euthanasia of cats in shelters.
- D.
Increasing the adoption rate of feral cats.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
B. Decreasing cat intake in animal shelters. -
- 8.
The Feral Freedom program, conducted as a partnership between a non-profit group and the county municipal shelter, is proof that TNR is working by:
- A.
Decreasing cat populations in colonies, neighborhoods and communities.
- B.
Decreasing cat intake in animal shelters.
- C.
Decreasing euthanasia of cats in shelters.
- D.
Increasing the adoption rate of feral cats.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
C. Decreasing euthanasia of cats in shelters. -
- 9.
Which of the following equations can be used to estimate the number of pet cats and the number of community cats?
- A.
Pet cats = Human population ÷ 3.5; Community cats = Human population ÷ 6
- B.
Pet cats = Human population ÷ 6; Community cats = Human population ÷ 6
- C.
Pet cats = Human population ÷ 3.5; Community cats = Human population ÷ 3.5
- D.
Pet cats = Human population ÷ 8; Community cats = Human population ÷ 10
- E.
Pet cats = Human population ÷ 10; Community cats = Human population ÷ 8
Correct Answer
A. Pet cats = Human population ÷ 3.5; Community cats = Human population ÷ 6 -
- 10.
The basis of the "no-frill, no-kill" idea is to:
- A.
Leave community cats where they live.
- B.
Admit injured, sick, or dangerous cats.
- C.
Admit just enough cats to meet prompt adoption needs.
- D.
Trap-Neuter-Return as much as possible.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 11.
There is scientific evidence that TNR is effective in reducing the free-roaming cat population through natural attrition.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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