The Evolution Of Adoption Programs: Taking Breed Out Of The Equation, Part 1
Shelter medicine teams have the opportunity to take the lead in utilizing innovative adoption policies to save more lives. Cutting-edge research reveals that we should focus our efforts on breed-neutral best practices with proven effectiveness to make policy and adoption decisions, rather than relying on breed. Find out how to utilize this new information to revitalize adoption programs, decrease length of stay and increase live outcomes.
Presenters: Dr. Julie Levy and Caitlin Quinn
Date: May 2014
Venue: University of Florida's 7th Annual Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference
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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.
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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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I did not view the entire presentation.
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There is no agreed upon or standard definition of a “Pit Bull.”
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Which of the following statements is not true?
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The dog genome consists of approximately 20,000 genes.
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Variation across 50 genes determines breed defining physical traits.
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If a dog is a mixed breed, you can predict behavior based on the breeds present in their DNA.
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Less than 1% of a dog’s genes determines physical appearance.
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None of the above.
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C. If a dog is a mixed breed, you can predict behavior based on the breeds present in their DNA. -
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According to research conducted by Western University, breed labels assigned by dog adoption agencies to shelter dogs were wrong:
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At least 15% of the time.
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At least 35% of the time.
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At least 55% of the time.
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At least 75% of the time.
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Every time.
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D. At least 75% of the time. -
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DNA tests help identify a dog’s ancestors. Knowing a dog’s breed mix will not help us determine behavior because:
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The behavior of all dogs (pure breed or mixed) is always influenced by a variety of outside factors.
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Once a dog is determined to be of mixed breed, they are not a member of any breed.
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Each mixed breed dog, even those from the same litter will have a unique genome.
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Even if we know the breeds present in a mixed breed dog’s DNA, we do not know which parts of the dog are influenced by those breeds.
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All of the above.
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E. All of the above. -
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Outcome expectancy is a result of a person's estimate that a given behavior will lead to certain outcomes.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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Special policies and practices that only apply to “pit bull” dogs are necessary and effective.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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Which of the following does Dr. Levy describe as discriminatory policies which can hurt “pit bulls” and the adoption process?
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Special applications.
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Special screening processes (policy or unwritten rules).
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Blanket restrictions on adopters (e.g., no kids, no other dogs, no cats, experienced owners only, no same-sex adoptions).
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A and B.
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All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
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Which of the following does Dr. Levy describe as discriminatory policies which can hurt “pit bulls” and the adoption process?
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Generalizations about suitability for adoption (i.e., assuming all “pit bull” dogs are high energy, good with kids, dog-dog interactions, etc.).
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Mandatory training based on shown behavior.
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Intake or adoption floor decisions based on “breed” or visual ID alone.
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A and C.
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All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. A and C. -
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The dog’s breed, not their behavior, is the key to a good match for potential adopters.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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Each dog should be treated as an individual.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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