Basic Caretaking Review
- 1.
True or False. A stray cat is the same thing as a feral cat.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 2.
Feral cats (Check all that apply):
- A.
Are the offspring of lost or abandoned pet cats or other feral cats who are not spayed or neutered
- B.
Are accustomed to frequent contact with people
- C.
Will not easily adapt or may never adapt to living as pets in close contact with people
- D.
Are the same thing as stray cats
Correct Answer(s)
A. Are the offspring of lost or abandoned pet cats or other feral cats who are not spayed or neutered
C. Will not easily adapt or may never adapt to living as pets in close contact with people -
- 3.
Feral Cat Colonies form because of what? (Select all that apply)
- A.
Food (Restaurant dumpster/a person who feeds them)
- B.
Shelter (Underneath a porch or in an abandoned building)
- C.
A lack of stray dogs in the area
- D.
Certain areas are less noisy than others
Correct Answer(s)
A. Food (Restaurant dumpster/a person who feeds them)
B. Shelter (Underneath a porch or in an abandoned building) -
- 4.
Why do male feral cats roam around their territory? (Select all that apply)
- A.
They are looking for someone to take care of them
- B.
To find mates
- C.
To defend their territory
- D.
They dont like staying still very long
Correct Answer(s)
B. To find mates
C. To defend their territory -
- 5.
What does TNR stand for?
- A.
Trap-Null-Release
- B.
Trap-Neuter-Relenquish
- C.
Trap-Neuter-Return
- D.
Tag-Neuter-Release
Correct Answer
C. Trap-Neuter-Return -
- 6.
What does it mean if a feral cat has been ear-tipped?
- A.
It was injured in a fight with another feral cat
- B.
The cat is marked as a "Problem Cat" and the ear-tip serves as a warning to people
- C.
An ear-tip is part of a surgical procedure used to treat cats with an ear condition
- D.
Ear-tipping is the universally-recognized sign of a cat who has been TNRed
Correct Answer
D. Ear-tipping is the universally-recognized sign of a cat who has been TNRed -
- 7.
All of the following are expected caretaker responsibilities, except -
- A.
Feed and provide shelter for TNRed cats
- B.
Monitor the TNRed cats for sickness
- C.
Pet all the TNRed cats and make them feel loved
- D.
Remove new cats for TNR if feral or possible adoption if they are a stray
Correct Answer
C. Pet all the TNRed cats and make them feel loved -
- 8.
When setting a feeding schedule for feeding feral cats that need to be TNRed, it is recommended that you do what?
- A.
Feed the cats at the same time and place every day for 1-2 weeks
- B.
Provide wet food for a couple weeks leading up to the trapping
- C.
Give the cats a surplus of a food the day before trapping
- D.
Feed the pets from your hands
Correct Answer
A. Feed the cats at the same time and place every day for 1-2 weeks -
- 9.
When preparing a trap it is recommended that you do all of the following things, besides -
- A.
Prepare traps away from the trap site so you do not disturb the cats
- B.
Line the bottom with newspaper
- C.
Camouflage the trap with local leaves
- D.
Tag each trap with its location so you can return the cats to the same place later
Correct Answer
C. Camouflage the trap with local leaves -
- 10.
When making veterinary appointments it is recommended that you do all of the following, except -
- A.
Bring in 5+ cats at a time without giving prior notice
- B.
Make your veterinary appointment ahead of time
- C.
Before your trapping day, call and make reservations with a veterinarian or neuter clinic experienced with feral cat protocol
- D.
Avoid veterinarians who do not have experience with feral cats
Correct Answer
A. Bring in 5+ cats at a time without giving prior notice -
- 11.
True or False. It is ok to let a feral cat out of a live trap before it has been TNRed so that you can pet it.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 12.
It is important to hold cats overnight after their surgery in a temperature-controlled, safe location because...
- A.
Cats recovering from anesthesia are unable to regulate their body temperature
- B.
These cats need to be petted and hugged because they have been through alot
- C.
Most feral cats are really loud when recovering and they will be a nuisance to the neighbors
Correct Answer
A. Cats recovering from anesthesia are unable to regulate their body temperature -
- 13.
Who should you ask about when to return lactating mothers and other special cases?
- A.
Only your Sponsor
- B.
Only the City of Fort Worth
- C.
The veterinarian that provided the surgery or a representative in their clinic
- D.
A more experienced Caretaker
Correct Answer
C. The veterinarian that provided the surgery or a representative in their clinic -
- 14.
Why is dry food recommended for colony feeding?
- A.
It can remain out all day and not spoil
- B.
Feral cats prefer only dry food
- C.
Dry food is less appealing to birds and other animals that may want to steal some of the colony food
Correct Answer
A. It can remain out all day and not spoil -
- 15.
Which of the following are signs of a sick cat? (Select all that apply)
- A.
Eyes are clear and without discharge
- B.
Unkempt fur can be a sign of disease
- C.
The cat being overly avoident of humans
- D.
Discharge from eyes could mean upper respiratory infections or a sign of more serious illnesses
Correct Answer(s)
B. Unkempt fur can be a sign of disease
D. Discharge from eyes could mean upper respiratory infections or a sign of more serious illnesses -
- 16.
True or False. If you have a “newcomer” to the colony, it needs to be Trapped-Neutered-Returned or TNRed.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 17.
I agree to email a copy of my Certificate of Achievement to [email protected] in order to receive the next set of instructions to get approved to be a Fort Worth Feral Cat Caretaker.
- A.
I Agree
- B.
I Disagree
Correct Answer
A. I Agree -
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