Hawaiian Humane Society: Animal Welfare Quiz

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Sterilizing pets help them live longer.
- True
- False

About This Quiz

The Hawaiian Humane Society: Animal Welfare Quiz assesses knowledge on pet sterilization benefits, including health impacts and population control. It highlights sterilization's role in extending pet lifespans, reducing disease risks, and managing feral cat populations.

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Sterilizing cats will reduce their chance to get feline AIDS.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

True. The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a complex infection in cats that can lead to other serious health issues such as kidney failure, respiratory diseases and cancer. FIV is spread through reproduction and fighting, activities which are decreased when cats are sterilized.

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3.

Sterilizing dogs eliminate their chance to develop certain types of cancer.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

True. Spaying a female dog before her first heat cycle virtually eliminates the risk of breast cancer, the most common cancer in unsterilized female dogs. Neutering your male dog eliminates the risk of testicular cancer.

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4.

How many free-roaming cats are estimated on Oahu?
- 300,000
- 100,000
- 15,000
Correct Answer

A. 300,000

Explanation

300,000. Nearly 17% of people living on Oahu are feeding cats they don't own. Free roaming cats are vulnerable to disease, abuse and being hit by cars. Unsterilized cats can quickly contribute to increasing the population of free roaming cats.

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5.

Why do some cats have a 'V' notch in their ear?
- To identify that they are sterilized
- To identify that they are owned
- Due to being in a cat fight
Correct Answer

A. To identify that they are sterilized

Explanation

Cats, usually feral cats, that are spayed or neutered have a 'V' notch in their ears. This is done to prevent re-trapping and the unnecessary surgery of an already sterilized cat. A notched right ear indicates the cat is female, a notched left ear indicates the cat is male.

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6.

How can you decrease the number of feral cats in your neighborhood?
- Get them sterilized at the Hawaiian Humane Society, Hawaii CatFriends, Poi Dogs and Popoki, and other feline rescue groups.
- Supporting the Trap, Neuter, Return and Manage (TNRM) strategy.
- All of the above.
Correct Answer

A. All of the above.

Explanation

All of the above. When people trap, neuter and then return cats to their colonies, the population stabilizes and then decreases. Millions of unwanted kittens will be spared from a life on the streets.

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7.

Trap, Neuter, Return, and Manage (TNRM) is a strategy used to humanely reduce free-roaming, homeless cat populations.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

True. Most feral cats are not suitable as pets and are happiest outdoors. Sterilizing allows them to live out their natural lives without reproducing. Sterilizing feral cats is a critical component to reducing the homeless cat population.

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8.

Cats in Hawaii can go into heat year-round.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

True. Kitten season peaks during the spring and summer months when days are longer, but because Hawaii offers nearly 12 hours of daylight year round, our island cats can go into heat any time of the year.

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9.

Pet overpopulation affects everyone including people who do not own pets.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The entire community is affected by the overpopulation of cats and dogs. This is why the City and Country of Honolulu offers the Neuter Now reduced-cost sterilization program.

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What can I do to help make a difference for Oahu's animals?
- Spay and neuter my pets
- Support those who sterilize and care for feral cats
- Adopt from shelters that spay and neuter their animals
- Educate friends and family about the importance of spaying and neutering their pets
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

Last year, more than 26,000 animals arrived to the Humane Society. Spay and neuter saves lives by preventing unwanted animals. Adopt from a shelter as there are hundreds of homeless animals in need of families. Visit hawaiianhumane.org to see animals for adoption.

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11.

What undesirable behaviors are reduced when your pet is spayed or neutered?
- Marking and spraying
- Aggression
- Roaming
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

All of the above. Unsterilized cats and dogs frequently mark with urine, creating an unpleasant smell and unsanitary conditions in your home. Most dog bites involve dogs who are not sterilized. The urge to find a mate and roam can lead to the escape of your pet, increasing their vulnerability of becoming lost or injured.

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12.

The one-time cost for sterilizing a pet is small in comparison to the cost of caring for a litter.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

True. While the surgery can seem expensive, this one-time cost is substantially less than financing the cost of care for a litter of kittens or puppies. There are options to assist pet owners. Neuter Now certificates, available at Satellite City Hall and the Hawaiian Humane Society, provide reduced sterilization fees at participating veterinary clinics. You can also adopt from a local shelter or rescue group whose animals are already neutered.

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13.

Is the Hawaiian Humane Society part of a national organization?
- Yes
- No
Correct Answer

A. No

Explanation

No. All humane societies are completely independent from one another and are not affiliated. With no national parent organization, Hawaiian Humane Society is an independent, local organization help local animals and people that does not receive any funding from organizations with a similar name. All your donations stay local to help animals in Hawaii.

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