The document discusses the issue of pet overpopulation in the United States. It notes that millions of companion animals are homeless each year due to factors like irresponsible breeding and a lack of spaying and neutering. This has created problems like animal shelters being overburdened. The document calls for solutions like adoption promotion, low-cost spay/neuter programs, and making the U.S. a no-kill nation where no healthy or treatable animal is euthanized. It emphasizes that individuals and organizations must work together through solutions like TNR programs, rescue groups, and foster care to solve the problem of pet homelessness.
Pet overpopulation in the US leaves millions of animals homeless each year. Companion animals are commonly euthanized in shelters due to a lack of available homes. Solutions aim to make the US a no-kill nation through programs that promote spaying/neutering, adoption, foster care, and trap-neuter-release for feral cats. Reducing the number of unwanted litters through these methods can eliminate the need to euthanize healthy animals.
This document analyzes two images from PETA campaigns that compare human treatment of animals to the Holocaust. Through a rhetorical analysis, it identifies how the images use techniques like symmetry, labeling, color, and lighting to draw the comparison. Figure 1 places images of caged chickens and men on shelves side by side, labeling people as Nazis. Figure 2 depicts a dog with a Hitler-style mustache above the text "Master Race", suggesting dog breeders create a superior breed like Nazis. Both images aim to portray humans as oppressing animals similarly to how Nazis oppressed Jews.
Thousands of animal cruelty cases occur yearly, with dogs, especially pit bulls, being the most common victims. Hope for Paws is a nonprofit animal rescue organization that aims to help both animals and humans live fulfilling lives together by rescuing abused animals and educating the public to prevent cruelty. Stopping abuse through education may help give abused animals a second chance at life.
Thousands of animal cruelty cases occur yearly, with dogs, especially pit bulls, being the most common victims. Hope for Paws is a nonprofit animal rescue organization that aims to help both animals and humans live fulfilling lives together by rescuing abused animals and finding them new homes. Their mission is to educate people and save animal lives through rescue efforts and adoption, as even one phone call can help give a mistreated animal a second chance.
The document discusses animal cruelty cases and rescue organizations. It notes that there are thousands of animal cruelty cases yearly, with dogs, especially pit bulls, being the most common victims. It then presents information about Hope for Paws, a non-profit animal rescue organization whose mission is to help both humans and animals live harmonious and fulfilling lives together. It also emphasizes that abuse can be stopped through education and encouraging people to help rescue organizations by making phone calls to give animals a second chance.
"Living in Harmony with Nature" is one of the most pervasive themes in our society. This trope informs marketing campaigns, development goals, movie script, and architectural trends. But what does it mean to live in harmony with nature? How does this ideal conflict with another strong current in Western culture, which is to manage and control nature for human benefit? How can it be achieved given our experience of being dominated by a sometimes harsh nature, and our use of technologies and other achievements of modern civilization? This research presentation from the Association for Consumer Research 2014 conference offers a post-human analysis of consumers’ relationships with nature.
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Este documento describe un programa de estímulos a la calidad docente en México. El programa otorga reconocimientos y premios a maestros individuales y colectivos según sus logros académicos y resultados obtenidos. Los maestros elegibles incluyen a docentes de primaria, secundaria, preescolar y educación especial. Los montos de los estímulos son mayores para escuelas rurales y de alta marginación.
Pet overpopulation in the US leaves millions of animals homeless each year. Companion animals are commonly euthanized in shelters due to a lack of available homes. Solutions aim to make the US a no-kill nation through programs that promote spaying/neutering, adoption, foster care, and trap-neuter-release for feral cats. Reducing the number of unwanted litters through these methods can eliminate the need to euthanize healthy animals.
This document analyzes two images from PETA campaigns that compare human treatment of animals to the Holocaust. Through a rhetorical analysis, it identifies how the images use techniques like symmetry, labeling, color, and lighting to draw the comparison. Figure 1 places images of caged chickens and men on shelves side by side, labeling people as Nazis. Figure 2 depicts a dog with a Hitler-style mustache above the text "Master Race", suggesting dog breeders create a superior breed like Nazis. Both images aim to portray humans as oppressing animals similarly to how Nazis oppressed Jews.
Thousands of animal cruelty cases occur yearly, with dogs, especially pit bulls, being the most common victims. Hope for Paws is a nonprofit animal rescue organization that aims to help both animals and humans live fulfilling lives together by rescuing abused animals and educating the public to prevent cruelty. Stopping abuse through education may help give abused animals a second chance at life.
Thousands of animal cruelty cases occur yearly, with dogs, especially pit bulls, being the most common victims. Hope for Paws is a nonprofit animal rescue organization that aims to help both animals and humans live fulfilling lives together by rescuing abused animals and finding them new homes. Their mission is to educate people and save animal lives through rescue efforts and adoption, as even one phone call can help give a mistreated animal a second chance.
The document discusses animal cruelty cases and rescue organizations. It notes that there are thousands of animal cruelty cases yearly, with dogs, especially pit bulls, being the most common victims. It then presents information about Hope for Paws, a non-profit animal rescue organization whose mission is to help both humans and animals live harmonious and fulfilling lives together. It also emphasizes that abuse can be stopped through education and encouraging people to help rescue organizations by making phone calls to give animals a second chance.
"Living in Harmony with Nature" is one of the most pervasive themes in our society. This trope informs marketing campaigns, development goals, movie script, and architectural trends. But what does it mean to live in harmony with nature? How does this ideal conflict with another strong current in Western culture, which is to manage and control nature for human benefit? How can it be achieved given our experience of being dominated by a sometimes harsh nature, and our use of technologies and other achievements of modern civilization? This research presentation from the Association for Consumer Research 2014 conference offers a post-human analysis of consumers’ relationships with nature.
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Este documento describe un programa de estímulos a la calidad docente en México. El programa otorga reconocimientos y premios a maestros individuales y colectivos según sus logros académicos y resultados obtenidos. Los maestros elegibles incluyen a docentes de primaria, secundaria, preescolar y educación especial. Los montos de los estímulos son mayores para escuelas rurales y de alta marginación.
Pet overpopulation in the US leaves millions of animals homeless each year. Efforts are needed to promote adoption and spay/neuter programs to reduce euthanasia and move the country towards becoming no-kill. Solutions include expanding rescue groups, foster programs, and Trap-Neuter-Return programs for feral cats to find homes for all homeless pets.
The document discusses an information system meeting and the eBusiness portal and software called INDIGO.
INDIGO is a standardized software used by 500 distributors in India to manage daily inventory, financial transactions, sales and stock information. It integrates distributors nationally and provides benefits like controlling stock holding, tracking team performance, managing schemes and claims processing.
The eBusiness portal extracts secondary sales data from distributors using INDIGO to enable replenishment planning, demand forecasting and report compilation. It has modules for secondary sales capture, replenishment, centralized schemes, masters and claim processing.
INDIGO generates useful reports for distributors covering sales, calls, products, outlets, classes and ABC
The document discusses an experiment that measured the respiration rate of mice (Mus musculus) at different environmental temperatures using a Qubit Vernier System. The researchers hypothesized that the metabolic rate of mice would increase as the temperature approached 15 degrees Celsius, while the null hypothesis was that a decrease in temperature would have no effect on the metabolic rate. Materials for the experiment included a Qubit Vernier System, temperature probe, ice bags, an animal chamber with fan, and mice. The document does not provide details about the results or conclusion of the experiment.
El documento resume los puntos principales de la primera sesión de un curso TIC sobre entornos hipermediáticos y la web. Explica qué es un entorno hipermediático, menciona tres tipos de web educativa y diez servicios de comunicación e información. También describe qué se puede encontrar en la web, define qué es Internet y menciona medios que se podrían usar en educación. Además, lista las características de la web 2.0 y ejemplos de páginas web, y presenta los objetivos de preparar a los estudiantes para
El documento habla sobre la estructura interna de la Tierra y las teorías que explican su evolución. Explica que la teoría de la deriva continental propuso que los continentes se mueven sobre las placas tectónicas, y que la evidencia del encaje continental, la distribución de fósiles y glaciares apoya esta idea. Ahora se acepta la teoría de la tectónica de placas, que explica que los continentes se desplazan sobre las placas tectónicas debido a las fuerzas en los límites divergent
This document discusses the problem of animal experimentation and testing. It notes that millions of animals, including dogs, cats, primates, mice and rats, are injured or killed for scientific research each year. The author argues that this is wrong and advocates joining organizations like PETA that work to promote animal welfare and reduce the use of animals in testing. The document provides statistics on the number of different types of animals used in research and encourages readers to take care of their pets and support animal rights groups that oppose animal experimentation.
Animal shelters play an important role in communities by caring for abandoned and surrendered pets. While some people oppose shelters, they have helped reduce euthanasia rates and connect pets with homes. Shelters educate the public on issues like overpopulation and puppy mills. Adopting pets helps save lives, provides companionship, and avoids supporting industries that neglect animal welfare. Properly caring for adopted pets ensures they live long, happy lives in their new homes.
This document discusses various topics related to animal welfare, including how animals should be treated humanely. It covers issues like animal abuse, puppy mills, dog sled racing, rescue groups, humane societies, why people adopt pets, and solutions to reduce animal cruelty like fines and background checks for adopters. Reasons for organizations that help animals are also provided, such as lack of pet care and people not watching their pets.
This document provides information about domestic animal abuse and how to help abused animals. It defines animal abuse and neglect and lists some signs of abuse like fearfulness. It discusses proper documentation of abuse cases and provides an overview of animal cruelty laws and punishments. Stories of abused animals that were rescued are shared, as well as contact information for local shelters. The document encourages learning about risk factors and how to help abused animals, emphasizing that even small actions can make a difference.
This document provides information about domestic animal abuse and how to help abused animals. It defines animal abuse and neglect and lists some signs of abuse like fearfulness. It discusses proper documentation of abuse cases and provides an overview of animal cruelty laws and punishments. Stories of abused animals that were rescued are shared, as well as contact information for local shelters. The document encourages learning about risk factors and how to help abused animals, emphasizing that even small actions can make a difference.
This document provides information about recognizing and responding to domestic animal abuse. It defines animal abuse and neglect and outlines signs such as fearfulness and failure to provide care. The document discusses proper documentation procedures, animal protection laws, and punishments for offenders. It also shares statistics on animal cruelty and profiles some cases of abused animals that were rescued, including River, Irish, and Sticky. Resources for shelters and organizations that help abused animals are provided.
Millions of animals are used in research and farming each year in the US. While some major companies have committed to more humane treatment of animals like cage-free eggs, the animal welfare movement still advocates to limit cruel treatment and prevent unnecessary animal suffering. Recognizing and reporting signs of animal abuse and neglect can help prevent further harm.
This document discusses various forms of animal abuse and advocates to prevent cruelty. It provides statistics on animal research and extinction. It also mentions efforts by some companies to use cage-free eggs. The document explores the differences between animal rights and welfare perspectives. It then discusses specific examples of abuse such as cats being hung as warnings and signs of neglect in animals. Throughout it provides links to websites with further information on recognizing and stopping animal abuse.
The document discusses several key points about culture and social norms:
- Culture is learned and shared within a society through social interaction and is based on symbolic meanings that become internalized and taken for granted.
- Social norms are unwritten rules for how people should act within a group or society.
- The document then discusses the concept of animal exploitation, providing definitions and examples of how animals are used commercially for various products and purposes.
- Issues of animal welfare, rights, and the environmental and human impacts of animal agriculture are also examined.
The document discusses pet overpopulation and euthanasia. It provides statistics showing that millions of cats and dogs are entering animal shelters each year, with millions being euthanized due to overcrowding. Contributing factors to overpopulation include owner neglect, abandonment, lack of spaying/neutering, and irresponsible breeding. Efforts to address overpopulation include low-cost spay/neuter programs, various contraceptive methods, and legislation in some areas requiring adoption animals be altered. No-kill shelters aim to adopt out animals rather than euthanize those deemed treatable or manageable.
The document discusses the debate around keeping wild animals in captivity. It examines the behavioral and psychological impacts on animals held in zoos, aquariums, and circuses. Research shows that orcas and dolphins in small enclosures cannot exhibit natural behaviors and can lose hearing from high-pitched sounds. Wild animals are also social but captivity undermines family bonds. While the first circuses entertained elites, attitudes have shifted with concerns over animal welfare and rights. However, the captive animal industry continues due to lack of transparency and censorship of negative information online. Overall, the document takes the position that wild animals deserve to live freely in their natural habitats without restraints.
The document discusses the causes and effects of endangered animals and what the public can do to help. It outlines that habitat loss, pollution, competition, and illegal killing are leading causes for the rise in endangered animals. While hunting provides some benefits for people, it is not entirely necessary and has contributed to declining animal populations. Historically, humans began killing animals for food, tools and clothing thousands of years ago. The document examines which endangered species have been most impacted and suggests that the public can help by writing letters, donating, avoiding products made from endangered animals, and raising awareness.
The document discusses the causes and effects of endangered animals and what the public can do to help. It outlines that habitat loss, pollution, competition, and illegal killing are leading causes for the rise in endangered animals. While hunting provides some benefits for people, it is not entirely necessary and non-violence is the ethical goal. Humans have been killing animals for thousands of years for food, tools and clothing. However, governments, natural disasters, disease and humans all contribute to the current state of endangered animals. Great apes and river dolphins are among the most affected. The public can help by writing letters, donating, avoiding products from endangered animals, and raising awareness.
PETA Letter - Opposing TNR of Cats - 2018 01-18 HVCClibrary
The letter urges the Mayor of Albuquerque to address concerns about the city's trap-neuter-return program for feral cats and to respond to resident complaints about cats. It summarizes complaints from residents about cat feces, urine, and flea infestations in their yards. It also describes incidents where cats in the TNR program suffered and died. The letter argues that TNR programs do not effectively reduce cat populations or public health risks and often result in increased cat abandonment. It urges the city to consider animal welfare and residents' enjoyment of their properties in its policies.
The illegal wildlife trade is devastating iconic animal species like rhinos, tigers, and elephants. It has become a multi-billion dollar criminal industry. Poaching is killing thousands of these animals each year to meet the growing demand for their parts in traditional medicines and products. This illegal trade threatens not only these species but also the environment and security of people who live near them. Conservation groups and individuals are working to curb demand and strengthen laws against poaching and trafficking to help protect endangered wildlife.
Pet overpopulation in the US leaves millions of animals homeless each year. Efforts are needed to promote adoption and spay/neuter programs to reduce euthanasia and move the country towards becoming no-kill. Solutions include expanding rescue groups, foster programs, and Trap-Neuter-Return programs for feral cats to find homes for all homeless pets.
The document discusses an information system meeting and the eBusiness portal and software called INDIGO.
INDIGO is a standardized software used by 500 distributors in India to manage daily inventory, financial transactions, sales and stock information. It integrates distributors nationally and provides benefits like controlling stock holding, tracking team performance, managing schemes and claims processing.
The eBusiness portal extracts secondary sales data from distributors using INDIGO to enable replenishment planning, demand forecasting and report compilation. It has modules for secondary sales capture, replenishment, centralized schemes, masters and claim processing.
INDIGO generates useful reports for distributors covering sales, calls, products, outlets, classes and ABC
The document discusses an experiment that measured the respiration rate of mice (Mus musculus) at different environmental temperatures using a Qubit Vernier System. The researchers hypothesized that the metabolic rate of mice would increase as the temperature approached 15 degrees Celsius, while the null hypothesis was that a decrease in temperature would have no effect on the metabolic rate. Materials for the experiment included a Qubit Vernier System, temperature probe, ice bags, an animal chamber with fan, and mice. The document does not provide details about the results or conclusion of the experiment.
El documento resume los puntos principales de la primera sesión de un curso TIC sobre entornos hipermediáticos y la web. Explica qué es un entorno hipermediático, menciona tres tipos de web educativa y diez servicios de comunicación e información. También describe qué se puede encontrar en la web, define qué es Internet y menciona medios que se podrían usar en educación. Además, lista las características de la web 2.0 y ejemplos de páginas web, y presenta los objetivos de preparar a los estudiantes para
El documento habla sobre la estructura interna de la Tierra y las teorías que explican su evolución. Explica que la teoría de la deriva continental propuso que los continentes se mueven sobre las placas tectónicas, y que la evidencia del encaje continental, la distribución de fósiles y glaciares apoya esta idea. Ahora se acepta la teoría de la tectónica de placas, que explica que los continentes se desplazan sobre las placas tectónicas debido a las fuerzas en los límites divergent
This document discusses the problem of animal experimentation and testing. It notes that millions of animals, including dogs, cats, primates, mice and rats, are injured or killed for scientific research each year. The author argues that this is wrong and advocates joining organizations like PETA that work to promote animal welfare and reduce the use of animals in testing. The document provides statistics on the number of different types of animals used in research and encourages readers to take care of their pets and support animal rights groups that oppose animal experimentation.
Animal shelters play an important role in communities by caring for abandoned and surrendered pets. While some people oppose shelters, they have helped reduce euthanasia rates and connect pets with homes. Shelters educate the public on issues like overpopulation and puppy mills. Adopting pets helps save lives, provides companionship, and avoids supporting industries that neglect animal welfare. Properly caring for adopted pets ensures they live long, happy lives in their new homes.
This document discusses various topics related to animal welfare, including how animals should be treated humanely. It covers issues like animal abuse, puppy mills, dog sled racing, rescue groups, humane societies, why people adopt pets, and solutions to reduce animal cruelty like fines and background checks for adopters. Reasons for organizations that help animals are also provided, such as lack of pet care and people not watching their pets.
This document provides information about domestic animal abuse and how to help abused animals. It defines animal abuse and neglect and lists some signs of abuse like fearfulness. It discusses proper documentation of abuse cases and provides an overview of animal cruelty laws and punishments. Stories of abused animals that were rescued are shared, as well as contact information for local shelters. The document encourages learning about risk factors and how to help abused animals, emphasizing that even small actions can make a difference.
This document provides information about domestic animal abuse and how to help abused animals. It defines animal abuse and neglect and lists some signs of abuse like fearfulness. It discusses proper documentation of abuse cases and provides an overview of animal cruelty laws and punishments. Stories of abused animals that were rescued are shared, as well as contact information for local shelters. The document encourages learning about risk factors and how to help abused animals, emphasizing that even small actions can make a difference.
This document provides information about recognizing and responding to domestic animal abuse. It defines animal abuse and neglect and outlines signs such as fearfulness and failure to provide care. The document discusses proper documentation procedures, animal protection laws, and punishments for offenders. It also shares statistics on animal cruelty and profiles some cases of abused animals that were rescued, including River, Irish, and Sticky. Resources for shelters and organizations that help abused animals are provided.
Millions of animals are used in research and farming each year in the US. While some major companies have committed to more humane treatment of animals like cage-free eggs, the animal welfare movement still advocates to limit cruel treatment and prevent unnecessary animal suffering. Recognizing and reporting signs of animal abuse and neglect can help prevent further harm.
This document discusses various forms of animal abuse and advocates to prevent cruelty. It provides statistics on animal research and extinction. It also mentions efforts by some companies to use cage-free eggs. The document explores the differences between animal rights and welfare perspectives. It then discusses specific examples of abuse such as cats being hung as warnings and signs of neglect in animals. Throughout it provides links to websites with further information on recognizing and stopping animal abuse.
The document discusses several key points about culture and social norms:
- Culture is learned and shared within a society through social interaction and is based on symbolic meanings that become internalized and taken for granted.
- Social norms are unwritten rules for how people should act within a group or society.
- The document then discusses the concept of animal exploitation, providing definitions and examples of how animals are used commercially for various products and purposes.
- Issues of animal welfare, rights, and the environmental and human impacts of animal agriculture are also examined.
The document discusses pet overpopulation and euthanasia. It provides statistics showing that millions of cats and dogs are entering animal shelters each year, with millions being euthanized due to overcrowding. Contributing factors to overpopulation include owner neglect, abandonment, lack of spaying/neutering, and irresponsible breeding. Efforts to address overpopulation include low-cost spay/neuter programs, various contraceptive methods, and legislation in some areas requiring adoption animals be altered. No-kill shelters aim to adopt out animals rather than euthanize those deemed treatable or manageable.
The document discusses the debate around keeping wild animals in captivity. It examines the behavioral and psychological impacts on animals held in zoos, aquariums, and circuses. Research shows that orcas and dolphins in small enclosures cannot exhibit natural behaviors and can lose hearing from high-pitched sounds. Wild animals are also social but captivity undermines family bonds. While the first circuses entertained elites, attitudes have shifted with concerns over animal welfare and rights. However, the captive animal industry continues due to lack of transparency and censorship of negative information online. Overall, the document takes the position that wild animals deserve to live freely in their natural habitats without restraints.
The document discusses the causes and effects of endangered animals and what the public can do to help. It outlines that habitat loss, pollution, competition, and illegal killing are leading causes for the rise in endangered animals. While hunting provides some benefits for people, it is not entirely necessary and has contributed to declining animal populations. Historically, humans began killing animals for food, tools and clothing thousands of years ago. The document examines which endangered species have been most impacted and suggests that the public can help by writing letters, donating, avoiding products made from endangered animals, and raising awareness.
The document discusses the causes and effects of endangered animals and what the public can do to help. It outlines that habitat loss, pollution, competition, and illegal killing are leading causes for the rise in endangered animals. While hunting provides some benefits for people, it is not entirely necessary and non-violence is the ethical goal. Humans have been killing animals for thousands of years for food, tools and clothing. However, governments, natural disasters, disease and humans all contribute to the current state of endangered animals. Great apes and river dolphins are among the most affected. The public can help by writing letters, donating, avoiding products from endangered animals, and raising awareness.
PETA Letter - Opposing TNR of Cats - 2018 01-18 HVCClibrary
The letter urges the Mayor of Albuquerque to address concerns about the city's trap-neuter-return program for feral cats and to respond to resident complaints about cats. It summarizes complaints from residents about cat feces, urine, and flea infestations in their yards. It also describes incidents where cats in the TNR program suffered and died. The letter argues that TNR programs do not effectively reduce cat populations or public health risks and often result in increased cat abandonment. It urges the city to consider animal welfare and residents' enjoyment of their properties in its policies.
The illegal wildlife trade is devastating iconic animal species like rhinos, tigers, and elephants. It has become a multi-billion dollar criminal industry. Poaching is killing thousands of these animals each year to meet the growing demand for their parts in traditional medicines and products. This illegal trade threatens not only these species but also the environment and security of people who live near them. Conservation groups and individuals are working to curb demand and strengthen laws against poaching and trafficking to help protect endangered wildlife.
This blog post promotes the American Humane Association and summarizes three blog posts by Faith Brickley. The posts discuss a dog fighting ring that was raided, with over 250 dogs rescued. It also talks about the author's adopted pit bull, Chardonnay, who would have been killed without groups like AHA. Finally, it notes that AHA works to protect wildlife, farm animals, pets, and children, not just dogs and cats, and encourages readers to donate to support AHA's important work.
2. Pet overpopulation in the U.S. leaves
millions of animals homeless and has
become a major problem that was
manmade and must be solved by man
in a humane manner. The U.S. needs to
take the necessary steps towards a No-
Kill nation in which homes are found
for all companion animals.
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4. The perfect
companion never has
Fewer than four feet....
Save a life,
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adopt a pet.
5. History
1866- First SPCA was founded by Henry Bergh
1879 - The first National Companion Animal
Organization was founded
1888- Bergh died and shelters changed their
focus towards killing animals
1910- Almost every major city in the U.S. had a
SPCA
Winograd, Nathan J. Redemption. N.p.: Almaden Books, 2007. Print.
http://www.examiner.com/animal-shelters-in-san-francisco/henry-
bergh-leadership-award-picture Winograd, Nathan J. Irreconcilable Differences: The Battle for the Heart and
http://maples-center.ufl.edu/organizations/aspca/ Soul of America's Animal Shelters. N.p.: CreateSpace, 2009. Print.
6. A series changes ....
Winograd, Nathan J. Irreconcilable Differences: The Battle for the Heart and
Soul of America's Animal Shelters. N.p.: CreateSpace, 2009. Print.
http://media.photobucket.com/image/animals/dmarie203/pets/P5040176.jpg?o=44
7. MORE HISTORY.....
1971-Spay/neuter clinics were started
1994 - No-Kill was attempted
2001- Tompkins County became the first
No-Kill Community
Winograd, Nathan J. Irreconcilable Differences: The Battle for the Heart and HTTP://WWW.DAILYPUPPY.COM/PUPPIES/RYDER-THE-BERNESE-MOUNTAIN-DOG_2009-06-21
HTTP://WARRIORCATSMAKEYOUROWNCLAN.WORDPRESS.COM/FALL-CLAN/
Soul of America's Animal Shelters. N.p.: CreateSpace, 2009. Print. HTTP://WWW.HAPPYPAWSPETEXPO.COM/SPONSOR_LIST.HTML
Winograd, Nathan J. Redemption. N.p.: Almaden Books, 2007. Print.
8. http://www.spcawake.org/site/PageServer?pagename=CincoMEOW
• 8 million animals are taken in by
shelters each year
• 4 million animals are euthanized
because homes are not found
• Shelter euthanasia is the leading
cause of death for cats and dogs
"Protecting Animals." American Humane Association. Ed. Maddie's Fund and
National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy. Convio, 2010. Web. 15
Dec. 2010. <http://www.americanhumane.org>.
http://www.life-with-confidence.com/dealing-with-disappointment.html
9. A PROBLEM...
Financially
Dog bites
Car accidents
involving dogs and
cats
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Rabid dogs, infections
Innocent animals are being killed
HTTP://WWW.CASTLEPOINT.GOV.UK/MAIN.CFM?MENUID=11416
Frank, Joshua. "An Interactive Model of Human and Companion Animal Dynamics: The
Ecology and Economics of Dog Overpopulation and the Human Costs of
Addressing the Problem." Human Ecology 32.1 (2004): 107-130. JSTOR. Web. 26
Oct. 2010. <http://www.jstor.org/stable/4603504>.
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Biology
Commercial Breeding and Pet Stores
"Companion Animal Overpopulation Crisis." Companion Animal Overpopulation. idausa, 2006. Web. Mar. 2011. <http://www.idausa.org/
facts/ overpopulation.html>
http://dogdays.grouchypuppy.com/
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• Social attitudes
• Failure to spay/neuter pets
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28902261@N00/1285777504
http://ventenzinchogkyi.com/animal-rescue/dharamsala-animal-rescue/
"Companion Animal Overpopulation Crisis." Companion Animal Overpopulation. idausa, 2006. Web. Mar. 2011. <http://www.idausa.org/facts/ overpopulation.html>
12. PUPPY MILLS
STOP THE
CRUELTY
HTTP://ANDYFRONCIONI.COM/IRONJENNY/ABOUT-PUPPY-MILLS/
Pet Overpopulation. The Humane Society of the United States, 2011. Web. Feb.
2011. <http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopulation/>.
13. Adopting vs. Pet Store
"Why Adopt? Adoption vs. Pet Store." North
Shore Animal League America. Convio, 2010.
Web. Mar. 2011. <http://www.animalleague.org>.
14. FERAL
CATS
Clipped
Ear
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HTTP://ROCKEWARREN.COM/RICKY%20BIRTHDAY%20-%202006/
MARCH%2010%20-%20FERALCATS.HTM Winograd, Nathan J. Redemption. N.p.: Almaden Books, 2007. Print.
HTTP://LATIMESBLOGS.LATIMES.COM/UNLEASHED/2010/12/UNIVERSITY-OF-NEBRASKA-STUDY-ON-
FERAL-CATS-STIRS-CONTROVERSY.HTML Pet Overpopulation. The Humane Society of the United States, 2011. Web. Feb.
HTTP://WWW.HELLOLOUISVILLE.COM/ARTICLES/BUSINESS/7087/
2011. <http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopulation/>.
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World Library, 2007. Print. HTTP://WWW.FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/DALAIWMN/5411147419/
16. THE GOAL: A NO-KILL NATION
"No Kill Equation." No Kill Advocacy Center. N.p., 2011.
Web. Mar. 2011. <http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org>.
17. SOLUTIONS
SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS
TNR PROGRAMS
RESCUE GROUPS AND FOSTER CARE
Winograd, Nathan J. Redemption. N.p.: Almaden Books, 2007. Print.
HTTP://FUNDRAISING4PETS.COM/CATEGORIES/CAR-MAGNETS/CIRCLES/
HTTP://WWW.STICKERSHOPPE.COM/MM5/MERCHANT.MVC?SCREEN=PROD&STORE_CODE=SS&PRODUCT_CODE=SPAY-NEUTER-BLUE&CATEGORY_CODE=ANIMAL-SPAY-NEUTER
20. MANDATORY SPAY/NEUTER
LAWS
OPPOSE SUPPORT
IT IS NOT LONGTERM
GOVERNMENT’S BENEFITS
PLACE TO WOULD
BECOME OUTWEIGH THE
INVOLVED COSTS
BREEDERS A STATEWIDE
WILL NO SOLUTION IS
LONGER BE THE ONLY
ABLE TO EFFECTIVE
COMPETE IN SOLUTION
COMPETITIONS
T
NECESSARY TO T
THE LAW PROTECT
WOULD PUBLIC HEALTH
ACTUALLY AND SAFETY
INCREASE
EUTHANASIA
HTTP://FASTPUPDOGTRAINING.BLOGSPOT.COM/2010/09/
SAVE-MONEY-AND-EXTEND-LIFE-OF-YOUR-DOG.HTML
"Protecting Animals." American Humane Association. Ed. Maddie's Fund and
National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy. Convio, 2010. Web. 15
Dec. 2010. <http://www.americanhumane.org>.
21. PRECAUTIONS FOR ADOPTING A PET
Make a commitment
Make sure you are
financially able
Have the right time
and lifestyle
"Protecting Animals." American Humane Association. Ed. Maddie's Fund and
National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy. Convio, 2010. Web. 15
Dec. 2010. <http://www.americanhumane.org>.
HTTP://ADOPTPET.INFO/ADOPT-PET-MONTREAL-2
22. ORGANIZATIONS
The Humane Society of the United States
Best Friends Animal Society
Maddy’s Fund
The Animal Rescue Site
Spay and Save
HTTP://WWW.SPAYANDSAVE.ORG/
HTTP://WWW.THEANIMALRESCUESITE.COM/
HTTP://WWW.MADDIESFUND.ORG
HTTP://WWW.BESTFRIENDS.ORG/
HTTP://WWW.HUMANESOCIETY.ORG/
23. Ways make a lifetime commitment to your pet
to
Volunteer
help adopt your pet from shelters or nonprofit rescue groups
Education others!
Always spay/neuter your pet!
Foster an animal
Donate "Protecting Animals." American Humane Association. Ed. Maddie's Fund and
National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy. Convio, 2010. Web. 15
Dec. 2010. <http://www.americanhumane.org>.
http://www.stevevoght.com/mt/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=3&tag=Fosters&limit=20
24. “Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be
great. You can be that great generation” --
Nelson Mandela (2005)
25. Application
Volunteered at Main Line Animal
Rescue in Chester Springs, PA
NO KILL SHELTER
WWW.MLAR.ORG
26. 1. Orientation/Meet and Greet
2. One-on-one training with the dogs and cats
3. Began Volunteering
Volunteering
30. Class
Activity
HTTP://WWW.PETPLANET.CO.UK
HTTP://WWW.CLKER.COM/CLIPART-SIMPLE-FLOWER.HTML
HTTP://WEEPINGCHERRIES.WORDPRESS.COM/2008/11/23/SALE-SATURDAY-ON-SUNDAY/
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HTTP://CUTE-N-TINY.COM/CUTE-ANIMALS/TOP-10-CUTEST-PUPPY-AND-KITTEN-PALS/
HTTP://WWW.MYBADPAD.COM/FUN-STUFF/WARNING-25-OUTRAGEOUS-LAME-GIFTS-YOU-SHOULD-NEVER-GET-YOUR-GIRLFRIEND
32. WORKS CITED
Bekoff, Marc. The Emotional Lives of Animals. Comp. Jane Goodall. Novato: New World Library, 2007. Print.
"Companion Animal Overpopulation Crisis." Companion Animal Overpopulation. idausa, 2006. Web. Mar. 2011.
<http://www.idausa.org/facts/ overpopulation.html>.
Frank, Joshua. “An Interactive Model of Human and Companion Animal Dynamics: The Ecology and Economics
of Dog Overpopulation and the Human Costs of Addressing the Problem.” Human Ecology 32.1 (2004):
107-130. JSTOR. Web. 26 Oct. 2010. <http://www.jstor.org/stable/4603504>.
Geller, Scott E, and Angela K Fournier. “BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS OF COMPANION-ANIMAL
OVERPOPULATION: A CONCEPTUALIZATION OF THE PROBLEM AND SUGGESTIONS FOR
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Kendall, Marisa. "Fewer open doors for homeless animals." USA Today 11 Oct. 2010: 08a. Ehost. Web. Mar. 2011.
<http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/ detail?hid=105&sid>.
33. WORKS CITED CONTINUED...
"No Kill Equation." No Kill Advocacy Center. N.p., 2011. Web. Mar. 2011. <http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org>.
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Study and Policy. Convio, 2010. Web. 15 Dec. 2010. <http://www.americanhumane.org>.
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www.animalleague.org>.
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Editor's Notes
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-always adored animals\n-SPCAS\n- problem people don&#x2019;t realize\n-my cats\n
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-1866-first SPCA Henry Bergh NYC\n-SPCA = Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals\n-NYC had more animal residence than people\n-wild hogs, sheep, cows and horse\n-1879-first National Companion Animal Organization founded (The American Humane Association)\n-1910 - almost every major city in the U.S. had a SPCA or Humane Society\n-each SPCA had separate funding, staff, rules and policies\n- all focused on ending animal cruelty\n-promoted lifetime commitments and importance of keeping animals indoors\n-began to offer homeless animals for adoption\n-replaced old slow, painful killing of strays with gas chambers\n-After Bergh died, shelters changed primary purpose to killing animals rather than finding them homes\n
-After WWII series of changes took place\n-People's attitudes towards cats and dogs changed and they began to think of them as companions rather than servants. \n-Veterinarians gained the ability to perform sterilization of animals easily, safely and at lower costs\n-Sterilization - operation performed which renders the animal unable to reproduce. \n-spaying in females, neutering in males \n-Growth of the middle class led to spread of wealth and increase in donations to animal welfare organizations\n- Suburbanization- people moved from farms into cities and then into suburbs which had yards and parks\n-suburban houses became perfect homes for pets\n\n
-1971 - the first funded spay/neuter clinic in the U.S. for companion animals in low income households was created\n- huge success\n-1979 - 3 more clinics opened\n- budget cuts eventually closed these clinics\n- 1974 - series of laws were passed \n-confined cats and dogs to their homes\n-required dogs and cats to be licensed\n-limited the number of animals a family could have\n- prohibited feeding stray animals\n-These laws however only increased the number of killings in shelters\n-1994 - in San Francisco the idea of No-Kill shelter was raised and tried\n-2001 - Nathan J. Winowad became the executive director of the Tompkins County SPCA in New York \n-Tompkins County the first complete No-Kill Community in the nation\n
Today:\nEach year 8 million strays and unwanted pets are taken in by shelters throughout the U.S.\nApproximately 4 million animals are euthanized (uthenized) (killed) because homes cannot be found each year (half)\nShelter euthanasia (uthenasia) is the leading cause of death for cats and dogs in the U.S.\n-shelters become overcrowded > kill animals who they do not think will be adopted to make room for other animals\n
-Financially - animal shelters spend an estimated one billion dollars annually in order to deal with unwanted companion animals\n- Another 500 million spend on animal control each year to deal with feral (wild) cats and dogs\n-Danger to humans \n-Each year around 20-30 deaths caused by dog bites \n-Recent studies found an estimated 4.5 million dogs bites treated each year\n-feral dogs can carry rabies or other infections and diseases\n-Stray cats and dogs are most likely not spayed/neutered, making them more aggressive, more likely to attack people and more likely to have poor health\n-Cause of many automobile accidents each year \n-Millions of companion animals are killed each year because the shelters do not have enough room\n-Half of the innocent and healthy animals turned into shelters are not adopted and put to sleep\n
-Biology\n-humans domesticated cats and dogs they took them out of their natural habitat and changed the course of their evolution; wild dogs and cats are not native to most of the places that they occupy > they tend to remain untouched by their natural predators\n-Single female cat -3 litters of about 5 cats per year\n-in 7 years her and her offspring could produce 420,000 cats\n-Each breed of dog is different; average dogs have 2 litters a year around 6 pups, \n-one female dog and her offspring producing 67,000 puppies in six years\n-Commercial Breeding and Pet Stores \n-breeders bring millions of dogs and cats into the already overpopulated world\n -Each pet purchased from pet stores and commercial breeders is one less pet that is being adopted from a shelter \n-purebred animals that are purchased often end up in the shelters\n-One-quarter of the dogs in shelters were originally bought from pet stores and breeders only to be abandoned\n
-1 in every 5 companion animals become lost during their life\n -16% dogs and 2% cats are reclaimed by owners\n-unclaimed end up in shelters \n-Social attitude of many Americans\n-Over 30% at shelters are surrendered by owners\n-Too many people adopt animals without thinking over responsibilities\n- think of animals as disposable\n-Failure to spay/neuter\n- cats and dogs can reproduce exponentially\n-People do not spay/neuter then the cat or dog gets out and becomes pregnant from a stray or feral\n-have the babies in nature or return home and owner will end up relinquishing all the puppies or kittens to shelter \n
-Contribute to the pet overpopulation\n-Cause suffering to dogs \n-Mass breed dogs\n-house them in overcrowded, poor conditions\n- Never taken out of cages\n-Female breeding dogs forced to produce liter after liter until they can&#x2019;t\n-Result is dogs with behavior and health problems from neglect, improper care, poor conditions \n-Put profit before animal welfare. \n
-Buying pet from pet store = unknowingly supporting Puppy Mills\n-Pet stores get animals from puppy mills and mass breeders\n- keep them in business (increase their demand and they breed more)\n-Breeders continue to breed cats and dogs; treat them poorly and in turn make profit\n-people get their pets from shelters 20% of the time\n
-Feral cat is descendant of a domesticated cat that returned to the wild. \n-barn cats, alley cats, wild cats\n-Some born in parks, alleyways and never accustomed to people and\n- others &#x2018;marginally&#x2019; cared for\n-live in backyards, garages, barns, travel from doorstep to doorstep, fed occasional food\n- feral cats come about when household cats become strays and reproduce; offspring will grow up without human contact and be feral\n-feral cats typically live in colonies of other feral cats\n- TNR: trap, neuter, return; this is a program where feral cats are captured and spay/neutered and given vaccinations against rabies and then released back into their environment. When this occurs they also surgically ear-tip on of the ears which is a universal recognized sign of a cat who has been TNRed. after being TNRed a dedicated caretakers will feed the cats, provide shelter, and monitor them against danger and disease\n- since there will always be feral cats, TNR is the only effective way to control the problem\n- if a cat appears to be tame when captured, it is mostly like a stray rather than a feral and will usually be put of for adoption; stray cats have been lost or abandoned from their homes but are accustomed to and dependent on people \n\n
-Companion animals feelings closely related to humans\n-helpful\n-extremely therapeutic and healing to humans\n-known to help people overcome trauma and abuse\n-Pets have emotions\n- 100 percent capable of loving >draws humans to them\n-proven to decrease high blood pressure, reduce chances of loneliness and depression and increase survival rate of heart attack victims\n-study of U.S. university students \n-those who had grown up with dogs or cats were more self-confident than those who did not\n- Another study \n-children who had lived with dogs were more empathic and pro-socially oriented than children without pets\n\n
-ultimate goal = No-Kill Nation \n-shelters no longer euthanize animals, homes are found for all\n-vision is possible; proven first by Tompkins County and then by many other counties\n-every animal shelter in the U.S. needs to embrace the No-Kill policy, programs and services\n-The No Kill Advocacy Center- nation&#x2019;s first organization dedicated solely to the promotion of a No Kill Nation\n- plan \n-feral cat TNR Program\n-low-cost spay/neuter system\n-rescue groups aid\n-foster care programs\n-comprehensive adoption programs\n- pet retention services\n- medical and behavior programs\n-public relations/community involvement\n-volunteers\n-proactive redemptions for lost pets\n-compassionate shelter directors\n
-education\n-educated about problem and causes of it\n-low cost spay/neuter programs\n-only way to stop the overpopulation\n-programs often cut because they are not given enough time to show the actual longterm effects\n-TNR programs\n-Help from rescue groups and foster care volunteer\n- Foster care will be talked about in next slide\n
-Volunteers at shelters\n-care for the animals\n- socialize to make desirable for adoption\n -Adoption programs and promotion\n-make adoption easier and well-known so that they do not adopt from breeders or pet stores\n-Pet retention program\n- help pets with behavioral problems\n-work with families who need help with their pets> they don&#x2019;t relinquish it\n-passionate people \n-give programs time to show positive affects and care about the animals enough to want to fix this problem\n
puppies and kittens put into temporary foster care with volunteer families\n-until 6 to 8 weeks old >therefore able to be sterilized and put up for adoption\n-sick or injured pets into foster homes \n-allows time to heal in calm, home environment\n-foster family is given compensation for medicine and medical bills\n-if families are available\n-abandoned pets will be given >helps to make them more adjusted and sociable\n-at foster homes\n-animals with behavioral problem are given proper time and care to become trained\n-beneficial for animals\n-when left in cage at a shelter they become depressed\n-gives shelters more holding capacity\n-Programs run by most shelters\n-fill out application and get approved\n
The controversy behind the laws\nOppose\n-laws cause more problems than solutions \n-companion pets are considered personal property> not the governments place to become involved\n-breeders would no longer be able to compete in competitions\n- those who are unwilling or unable to comply with laws would relinquish their pets to shelters\nSupport \n-statistical evidence makes it clear that there is a need for spay/neuter enforcement\n-long term benefits of regulated sterilization >outweigh the costs and decrease the burden on shelters, animal control officers and taxpayers by significant amount \n-statewide solution is the only effective way to solve the problem and \n-necessary in order to protect public health and safety\n-needs time to show effect\n
-important for people to know all that it will entail before adopting a pet\n-crucial to make a commitment\n-unfair for the animal to be adopted only to return to a shelter\n-dogs lifespan is 10-15 years\n-cat&#x2019;s is 15-20 years\n-Adopters make sure they have the finances to care for a pet\n-Companion animals need to be spay/neutered, kept up to date on their shots\n-lifestyle is fit for owning a pet\n-make sure that you figure out which type of pet is right for you\n
-tons of nonprofit organizations throughout U.S. working to help animals and fix this problem\n-The Humane society of the U.S. \n-largest and wealthiest humane agency in the world\n-Best Friends Animal Society \n-found in early 1980s \n-devoted their mission to &#x201C;bring about a time when there are no more homeless pets.&#x201D; \n-Maddie&#x2019;s Fund\n- family organization founded in 1999\n-help fund the creation of a no-kill nation\n- continues to grow and make a difference\n-The Animal Rescue Site\n- unique site -donates money for food and care to rescued animals through clicks on their website\n- funding is paid by the site sponsors\n-100% of sponsor advertising fees goes to shelters and rescues\n- store which gives the profits to animals as well\n- Other organizations; Spay and Save work to issue discount spay and neutering services by participating veterinarians\n- Spay and Save is a smaller and local organization\n
-make a lifelong commitment to your pet\n-be a responsible owner and give your pet a lifelong home\n-get new pets from a shelter or a nonprofit animal rescue organization rather than from pet stores and breeders\n-always spay or neuter\n-Volunteer at a local animal shelter\n-fostering an animal\n-donate to shelters and other nonprofit organizations\n-educate others\n
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-Chester Springs, PA\n-No-kill animal shelter; bunnies, dogs and cats\n- been around for 14 years\n- recently, within last 5 or 6 years renovated to their current location\n- large farm- huge fields for the dogs to run in, on sight veterinary clinic, indoor training area\n- many staff members and tons of volunteers to work with animals and socialize and care for them everyday\nusually not the case in SPCAs\n- dogs are able to be walked and taken outside to play a couple times a day\n- before being adopted each animal is examined, vaccinated, spayed/neutered, receive any medical treatment needed\n- animals are happy\n- people really care about the animals\n
-step one - orientation/meet and greet\n- step two- one-on-one training with an experienced volunteer in dogs and cat room; lady named Lori\n-Dogs\n- walk them- trails\n-teach them to learn how to walk on leash\n-play with them - fenced in pens to run around\n- clean cage; give treats, socialize\n-dogs have been there for five years\n-difference in personalities; shy, energetic puppies\nmain line takes in a lot of dogs from puppy mills; need extra work\nCats\n-socialize them, pet them, play with them, hold them; get them used to people contact\n- three cat rooms; kitten room, two adult cat rooms\n- each cat room is connected to an enclosed porch so the cats can go outside and watch the birds\n- decided I felt more comfortable with the cats and mostly worked with them\n- got to know different personalities\n- some take a little while to &#x2018;warm&#x2019; up to you\n- sad that there were so many cats\n- kitten room had 17 kittens at once last spring (kitten season)\n- clean litter boxes and cages\n- when you enter room multiple cats come running towards you and want attention\n- there when two kittens got adopted; good feeling\n\n\n
The shelter is always filled to full capacity\nSeeing the shelter gave me a new perspective on how many homeless animals there are\nlearned a lot about how shelters are run and the time and effort that goes into one; volunteers and staff members\nI got to know and really like two dogs in particular who shared a kennel\nolder and had been at the shelter for five years\ngentle and loving\nworking with newer dogs gives me an opportunity to see them develop and change\nsome dogs aren&#x2019;t good at walking on leashes at first\na lot of volunteers end up adopting that animals\n\n\n
cats get to roam around\nsurprised that all the cats lived together and didn&#x2019;t fight\nfights occur occasionally\nvery anxious for people attention\nkitties love to play; toys and treats to give them\nfavorites is Oslo - white fluffy\nsit on my lap and I&#x2019;d pet him\nshy at first but I could tell he wanted to be around people\nMax - big grey fluffy\nreally calm, older, nice\nPictured is Keller - partially blind\nMandy - kitten, friendly\nMorgan - nice, doesn&#x2019;t like to be held\n\n\n\n
Slideshow of pictures from Main Line Animal Rescue; mostly of the cats, some of the farm and buildings\nindividual cats that I enjoyed working with and their names\n\n
I will have each student in the class decorate a cat or dog food bowl. I will then donate the bowls to Main Line Animal Rescue. The shelter is always looking for donations.\n
-proper steps are taken > no-kill nation is attainable\n-possible to have all no-kill shelters\n-Animal overpopulation must be controlled in order to attain this\n-SGP taught me a lot and made me realize there is no reason for shelters to be killing companion animals\n-thanks to main line for giving me the opportunity to work directly with the animals\n\n