This document summarizes New York state laws regarding the care and sale of animals by pet dealers. It discusses definitions of pet dealers, requirements for veterinary exams of dogs within 5 days of receipt and restrictions on the sale of dogs with congenital problems. It also outlines consumer rights and checklists, licensing requirements for pet dealers, and standards of care regarding housing, sanitation, food/water, handling and veterinary care that pet dealers must provide. Violations can result in fines or jail time.
The document provides information on identifying and addressing animal neglect and abuse. It discusses basic necessities for horses, including food, water, shelter, veterinary care, and body condition scoring. Common health issues and diseases in horses are also outlined. The document emphasizes the importance of properly documenting evidence, obtaining warrants, and having resources and plans in place to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide care for neglected animals.
This Rhode Island law establishes a cat identification program to help reduce the feral/stray cat population. It requires that cats over 3 months of age display some form of identification like a collar with owner info. It also reduces the retention period for impounded cats without identification from 5 days to 2 days. The goal is to help return lost cats to owners and reduce cat overpopulation.
The Ravena Cat Control Law establishes regulations for owning cats in Ravena. It requires that cats be kept on their owner's property when possible, with no more than two cats allowed outside at once. Cats may only be fed outdoors when the owner is present. Cats that go outside must be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and identified. Unidentified or stray cats can be apprehended and kept for seven days before being adopted or sent to a shelter. Fines are issued for violations, starting at $125 and increasing with additional offenses.
This document discusses changes to New York State's dog licensing laws that will take effect in 2011. It summarizes that the responsibility for administering dog licensing will shift from the state to municipalities. This brings financial and administrative challenges for municipalities to take on licensing responsibilities like maintaining databases and enforcing laws. It also discusses various methods for identifying pets, like microchips and tattoos, but notes low compliance rates remain a problem for effective pet recovery nationwide.
1. The Village of Savona passed a local law to license and regulate cats within the village.
2. Under the law, all cat owners must obtain a $5 license for their cat by February 15, 1997 and ensure the license is attached to the cat's collar.
3. The law prohibits cats from being vicious or defecating in a way that annoys others, and from damaging property or causing a nuisance on another's property. It also allows for the apprehension of unlicensed cats.
This document summarizes proceedings under New York Agriculture and Markets Law §123 regarding dangerous dogs. It defines key terms such as "dangerous dog", "physical injury", and "serious physical injury". It outlines the process for filing a complaint against an allegedly dangerous dog, including who can file a complaint, seizure and hearing procedures, and determinations a judge can make. It also discusses defenses, appeals, liability of dog owners, penalties, and related statutes. The document provides an overview of the legal framework and procedures for declaring a dog dangerous and the potential consequences.
This document summarizes key topics that were covered at the 2014 American Pets Alive Conference in Austin, Texas, including puppy mills, gas chambers, rescue rights, Austin's No Kill Implementation Plan, and breed discrimination. For each topic, background information is provided, issues to consider are outlined, and examples of recommended legislation and sample language are given. The document discusses the abusive conditions at puppy mills, existing patchwork regulations, and types of laws used to regulate them. It outlines why gas chambers are considered inhumane and dangerous and provides sample language banning their use. Rescue rights and the need for legislation guaranteeing access to animals scheduled to be killed are summarized. Austin's mandated no kill plan and components of the
Pet Overpopulation, Politics And Mandatory Sterilization Spay Usajlandsman
The document summarizes a presentation about pet overpopulation in Palm Beach County, Florida. It discusses statistics showing large numbers of unwanted pets and high euthanasia rates at animal shelters. It proposes options for mandatory spay/neuter laws and breeding regulations to reduce pet overpopulation and outlines the public debate around such policies. Ultimately, the county passed an ordinance requiring pet sterilization or purchase of permits for unsterilized pets.
The document provides information on identifying and addressing animal neglect and abuse. It discusses basic necessities for horses, including food, water, shelter, veterinary care, and body condition scoring. Common health issues and diseases in horses are also outlined. The document emphasizes the importance of properly documenting evidence, obtaining warrants, and having resources and plans in place to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide care for neglected animals.
This Rhode Island law establishes a cat identification program to help reduce the feral/stray cat population. It requires that cats over 3 months of age display some form of identification like a collar with owner info. It also reduces the retention period for impounded cats without identification from 5 days to 2 days. The goal is to help return lost cats to owners and reduce cat overpopulation.
The Ravena Cat Control Law establishes regulations for owning cats in Ravena. It requires that cats be kept on their owner's property when possible, with no more than two cats allowed outside at once. Cats may only be fed outdoors when the owner is present. Cats that go outside must be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and identified. Unidentified or stray cats can be apprehended and kept for seven days before being adopted or sent to a shelter. Fines are issued for violations, starting at $125 and increasing with additional offenses.
This document discusses changes to New York State's dog licensing laws that will take effect in 2011. It summarizes that the responsibility for administering dog licensing will shift from the state to municipalities. This brings financial and administrative challenges for municipalities to take on licensing responsibilities like maintaining databases and enforcing laws. It also discusses various methods for identifying pets, like microchips and tattoos, but notes low compliance rates remain a problem for effective pet recovery nationwide.
1. The Village of Savona passed a local law to license and regulate cats within the village.
2. Under the law, all cat owners must obtain a $5 license for their cat by February 15, 1997 and ensure the license is attached to the cat's collar.
3. The law prohibits cats from being vicious or defecating in a way that annoys others, and from damaging property or causing a nuisance on another's property. It also allows for the apprehension of unlicensed cats.
This document summarizes proceedings under New York Agriculture and Markets Law §123 regarding dangerous dogs. It defines key terms such as "dangerous dog", "physical injury", and "serious physical injury". It outlines the process for filing a complaint against an allegedly dangerous dog, including who can file a complaint, seizure and hearing procedures, and determinations a judge can make. It also discusses defenses, appeals, liability of dog owners, penalties, and related statutes. The document provides an overview of the legal framework and procedures for declaring a dog dangerous and the potential consequences.
This document summarizes key topics that were covered at the 2014 American Pets Alive Conference in Austin, Texas, including puppy mills, gas chambers, rescue rights, Austin's No Kill Implementation Plan, and breed discrimination. For each topic, background information is provided, issues to consider are outlined, and examples of recommended legislation and sample language are given. The document discusses the abusive conditions at puppy mills, existing patchwork regulations, and types of laws used to regulate them. It outlines why gas chambers are considered inhumane and dangerous and provides sample language banning their use. Rescue rights and the need for legislation guaranteeing access to animals scheduled to be killed are summarized. Austin's mandated no kill plan and components of the
Pet Overpopulation, Politics And Mandatory Sterilization Spay Usajlandsman
The document summarizes a presentation about pet overpopulation in Palm Beach County, Florida. It discusses statistics showing large numbers of unwanted pets and high euthanasia rates at animal shelters. It proposes options for mandatory spay/neuter laws and breeding regulations to reduce pet overpopulation and outlines the public debate around such policies. Ultimately, the county passed an ordinance requiring pet sterilization or purchase of permits for unsterilized pets.
During May, there are huge savings on spaying and neutering pets. Spaying and neutering has numerous benefits, including reducing the risks of various health issues and cancers in pets, decreasing aggressive behaviors, and helping reduce pet overpopulation and the number of unwanted litters. Spaying and neutering can help pets live longer, healthier lives and make them better pets by reducing urges to roam and fight. It also benefits communities by reducing public nuisance issues and costs associated with caring for stray animals.
This document provides guidelines for ensuring the welfare of dogs. It discusses the five welfare needs dogs have under the Animal Welfare Act 2006: a suitable environment, diet, ability to exhibit natural behaviors, protection from harm, and companionship. Specific recommendations are given for providing dogs with a safe place to live and rest, access to food, water, shelter and toileting areas, healthcare, and companions as needed. Owners are responsible for understanding and meeting all of a dog's needs.
This document discusses how animals are viewed and treated under the law. It argues that animals are considered property and commodities rather than clients or individuals. As a result, intensive farming systems prioritize profits over animal welfare, subjecting animals to cruel conditions. While animal welfare laws aim to prevent cruelty, exemptions and industry influence allow practices like overbreeding chickens for meat to continue causing harm. The document calls for challenging speciesism and corporate exploitation through grassroots activism.
The American Greyhound Council (AGC) is an industry organization formed in 1987 to manage greyhound welfare programs and provide a forum for breeders and track operators to address issues. The AGC sets standards for greyhound care, conducts inspections of farms, and works with adoption groups. Greyhound racing provides over 15,000 jobs and contributes millions to the economy annually. The industry spends over $2 million each year supporting adoption efforts to find homes for over 90% of retired racers.
The CFHS had a productive year in 2013 advancing animal welfare in Canada in several key areas:
1) They negotiated improvements to national Codes of Practice for farm animals including restrictions on electric prod use on cattle and requirements for pain control when procedures are performed on young animals.
2) Initiatives to promote shelter adoption included a Choose Adoption stamp series through Canada Post and ribbons to create a national adoption community.
3) Conferences and reports were produced to share data and best practices, including the first analysis of Canadian shelter statistics and new standards for shelters.
4) Outreach efforts increased public awareness of important issues through partnerships with celebrities in PSAs and events on Parliament Hill.
The CFHS had a productive year in 2013, advancing animal welfare in Canada in several key areas:
1) They negotiated improvements to national Codes of Practice for farm animals including restrictions on electric prod use on cattle and requirements for pain control when procedures are performed on young animals.
2) Initiatives to promote shelter adoption included a Choose Adoption stamp and ribbons, and partnerships for cat adoption festivals and videos.
3) Standards for humane euthanasia access and shelter operations were developed to improve animal welfare.
4) Events with MPs raised the profile of issues like puppy mills and dog fighting.
In 2013, the CFHS made progress in several areas:
1) They developed initiatives to raise awareness of animal adoption like Choose Adoption ribbons and worked to increase shelter capacity.
2) They negotiated improvements to codes of practice for farm animals like restrictions on electric prod use and requirements for pain control procedures.
3) They hosted events on Parliament Hill to engage politicians on issues like puppy mills and fought for gestation stall bans for pigs.
4) They worked to improve cat welfare through community meetings and programs to increase shelter adoptions.
Over 200 million dogs and cats worldwide are homeless or feral, with many millions dying each year from cruelty, neglect, or exploitation. In the US, approximately 70 million stray cats and dogs enter shelters annually, with around 3-4 million strays being killed each year due to overpopulation. Non-surgical sterilization methods like Calchlorin show promise for reducing populations humanely and affordably, but lack of FDA approval has slowed their adoption. More widespread use of affordable sterilization programs is needed to gain control over the pet overpopulation crisis.
The document discusses the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and its regulations regarding the humane treatment of animals used for research, exhibition, breeding or transportation. It outlines what types of animals and facilities are covered by the AWA, including requirements for licensing, inspections and standards of care. It also discusses some of the legal history around the AWA, including amendments and notable court cases that have helped shape the act over time.
The document discusses the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) which establishes minimum standards for the treatment of animals used in research, exhibitions, and commercial transport. It covers animals bred for research, exhibited to the public, or commercially transported. The AWA is enforced through licensing and inspections by the USDA. It does not cover all species and certain activities like farming are exempt. Over time, amendments have expanded coverage and strengthened standards of care.
The document discusses several topics related to animal welfare:
1) Relocating wild animals is often advertised as humane but can actually be detrimental to the animal, not a long term solution, and usually illegal.
2) Pets provide benefits like increased exercise, decreased stress, and companionship for many households in the US.
3) Indian housing societies cannot ban residents from keeping pets according to bye-laws, and doing so would be considered invalid and discriminatory.
4) Hitting dogs can hurt them, induce fear biting, cause behavior changes, hurt the bond, and is often misunderstood.
Key information about responsible dog ownership. Common laws and regulations owners should be aware of. Touches upon condo owners, those going through custody issues, traveling with pets and how the courts see things.
The document discusses poultry and goats in Texas. It provides an overview of the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) which works to protect livestock from diseases. It then discusses scrapie, a fatal neurological disease in sheep and goats, and TAHC's role in disease tracing and identification requirements. The document also covers avian influenza in poultry and the risk of highly pathogenic strains. It emphasizes biosecurity practices and reporting sick or dead birds. Finally, it outlines Texas' fowl registration program requirements for sellers of domestic or exotic fowl.
This document discusses man's relationship with dogs and efforts to help shelter dogs. It provides statistics on dog ownership and costs, describes various dog breeds and their purposes. It also highlights the problem of pet overpopulation and discusses several local animal shelters and low-cost veterinary services that aim to reduce euthanasia of dogs through spay/neuter programs and adoption promotion. The document encourages readers to help by volunteering, donating or adopting shelter dogs.
You’ve got questions. We have the answers.
For other resources on dog training and caring for your dog please visit http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/resource-center/
Animal shelters provide care for homeless, lost, or abandoned animals with the goal of finding them new homes. They house a variety of dogs and cats and work to educate the public on animal welfare. While shelters aim to adopt out animals, some still euthanize due to overcrowding and lack of adoption. They rely on donations, volunteers, and community support to continue their mission.
1) If your pet goes missing, immediately search the area within a 2 mile radius where they were last seen. Call their name and shake treats or toys to help locate them.
2) Within a few hours, notify local police and shelters that your pet is missing and provide their description. Post on social media and print posters with their photo.
3) Being proactive by microchipping your pet and keeping tags on their collar can help ensure their safe return if they ever go missing.
The document outlines Orange County Animal Care Services' euthanasia process. It establishes a uniform procedure to humanely euthanize animals through lethal injection. Animals may be euthanized if they are unsafe for adoption due to medical issues or temperament after the legal retention period. The process involves verifying animal counts, identifying animals for euthanasia based on various criteria, transporting selected animals, and conferring with veterinary staff before the procedure. Strict protocols are followed to accurately identify each animal and resolve any discrepancies before euthanasia.
This document provides an overview of farm animals in the United States. It discusses that most farm animals are raised to be killed for meat, though some are kept for other purposes like eggs or wool. It notes that in 2007 there were more farm animals in the US than humans globally. The document then discusses the treatment of various farm animals, including that chickens, pigs, and dairy cows are often intensively confined and productionized. It also outlines some of the health and welfare issues for these animals and notes the minimal regulation and enforcement of humane treatment standards.
This document provides an overview of the schedule and content for Session 2 of a library instruction session on community dental services. It will cover dental hygiene subject guides and databases like PubMed and Medline, as well as different types of research articles and search strategies. Students will have an opportunity to practice searching for information on assigned topics. The goal is for students to understand research as a strategic and iterative process.
This document provides an overview of a library instruction session on evaluating websites and other resources for community dental services. It outlines the session schedule and learning outcomes. The document discusses criteria for evaluating websites using the CRAP test and SIFT method. These include considering the currency, reliability, authority, and purpose of information as well as investigating the source, finding better coverage, and tracing claims. Sample websites are provided to demonstrate the evaluation techniques. Guidance is also given on citing resources.
During May, there are huge savings on spaying and neutering pets. Spaying and neutering has numerous benefits, including reducing the risks of various health issues and cancers in pets, decreasing aggressive behaviors, and helping reduce pet overpopulation and the number of unwanted litters. Spaying and neutering can help pets live longer, healthier lives and make them better pets by reducing urges to roam and fight. It also benefits communities by reducing public nuisance issues and costs associated with caring for stray animals.
This document provides guidelines for ensuring the welfare of dogs. It discusses the five welfare needs dogs have under the Animal Welfare Act 2006: a suitable environment, diet, ability to exhibit natural behaviors, protection from harm, and companionship. Specific recommendations are given for providing dogs with a safe place to live and rest, access to food, water, shelter and toileting areas, healthcare, and companions as needed. Owners are responsible for understanding and meeting all of a dog's needs.
This document discusses how animals are viewed and treated under the law. It argues that animals are considered property and commodities rather than clients or individuals. As a result, intensive farming systems prioritize profits over animal welfare, subjecting animals to cruel conditions. While animal welfare laws aim to prevent cruelty, exemptions and industry influence allow practices like overbreeding chickens for meat to continue causing harm. The document calls for challenging speciesism and corporate exploitation through grassroots activism.
The American Greyhound Council (AGC) is an industry organization formed in 1987 to manage greyhound welfare programs and provide a forum for breeders and track operators to address issues. The AGC sets standards for greyhound care, conducts inspections of farms, and works with adoption groups. Greyhound racing provides over 15,000 jobs and contributes millions to the economy annually. The industry spends over $2 million each year supporting adoption efforts to find homes for over 90% of retired racers.
The CFHS had a productive year in 2013 advancing animal welfare in Canada in several key areas:
1) They negotiated improvements to national Codes of Practice for farm animals including restrictions on electric prod use on cattle and requirements for pain control when procedures are performed on young animals.
2) Initiatives to promote shelter adoption included a Choose Adoption stamp series through Canada Post and ribbons to create a national adoption community.
3) Conferences and reports were produced to share data and best practices, including the first analysis of Canadian shelter statistics and new standards for shelters.
4) Outreach efforts increased public awareness of important issues through partnerships with celebrities in PSAs and events on Parliament Hill.
The CFHS had a productive year in 2013, advancing animal welfare in Canada in several key areas:
1) They negotiated improvements to national Codes of Practice for farm animals including restrictions on electric prod use on cattle and requirements for pain control when procedures are performed on young animals.
2) Initiatives to promote shelter adoption included a Choose Adoption stamp and ribbons, and partnerships for cat adoption festivals and videos.
3) Standards for humane euthanasia access and shelter operations were developed to improve animal welfare.
4) Events with MPs raised the profile of issues like puppy mills and dog fighting.
In 2013, the CFHS made progress in several areas:
1) They developed initiatives to raise awareness of animal adoption like Choose Adoption ribbons and worked to increase shelter capacity.
2) They negotiated improvements to codes of practice for farm animals like restrictions on electric prod use and requirements for pain control procedures.
3) They hosted events on Parliament Hill to engage politicians on issues like puppy mills and fought for gestation stall bans for pigs.
4) They worked to improve cat welfare through community meetings and programs to increase shelter adoptions.
Over 200 million dogs and cats worldwide are homeless or feral, with many millions dying each year from cruelty, neglect, or exploitation. In the US, approximately 70 million stray cats and dogs enter shelters annually, with around 3-4 million strays being killed each year due to overpopulation. Non-surgical sterilization methods like Calchlorin show promise for reducing populations humanely and affordably, but lack of FDA approval has slowed their adoption. More widespread use of affordable sterilization programs is needed to gain control over the pet overpopulation crisis.
The document discusses the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and its regulations regarding the humane treatment of animals used for research, exhibition, breeding or transportation. It outlines what types of animals and facilities are covered by the AWA, including requirements for licensing, inspections and standards of care. It also discusses some of the legal history around the AWA, including amendments and notable court cases that have helped shape the act over time.
The document discusses the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) which establishes minimum standards for the treatment of animals used in research, exhibitions, and commercial transport. It covers animals bred for research, exhibited to the public, or commercially transported. The AWA is enforced through licensing and inspections by the USDA. It does not cover all species and certain activities like farming are exempt. Over time, amendments have expanded coverage and strengthened standards of care.
The document discusses several topics related to animal welfare:
1) Relocating wild animals is often advertised as humane but can actually be detrimental to the animal, not a long term solution, and usually illegal.
2) Pets provide benefits like increased exercise, decreased stress, and companionship for many households in the US.
3) Indian housing societies cannot ban residents from keeping pets according to bye-laws, and doing so would be considered invalid and discriminatory.
4) Hitting dogs can hurt them, induce fear biting, cause behavior changes, hurt the bond, and is often misunderstood.
Key information about responsible dog ownership. Common laws and regulations owners should be aware of. Touches upon condo owners, those going through custody issues, traveling with pets and how the courts see things.
The document discusses poultry and goats in Texas. It provides an overview of the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) which works to protect livestock from diseases. It then discusses scrapie, a fatal neurological disease in sheep and goats, and TAHC's role in disease tracing and identification requirements. The document also covers avian influenza in poultry and the risk of highly pathogenic strains. It emphasizes biosecurity practices and reporting sick or dead birds. Finally, it outlines Texas' fowl registration program requirements for sellers of domestic or exotic fowl.
This document discusses man's relationship with dogs and efforts to help shelter dogs. It provides statistics on dog ownership and costs, describes various dog breeds and their purposes. It also highlights the problem of pet overpopulation and discusses several local animal shelters and low-cost veterinary services that aim to reduce euthanasia of dogs through spay/neuter programs and adoption promotion. The document encourages readers to help by volunteering, donating or adopting shelter dogs.
You’ve got questions. We have the answers.
For other resources on dog training and caring for your dog please visit http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/resource-center/
Animal shelters provide care for homeless, lost, or abandoned animals with the goal of finding them new homes. They house a variety of dogs and cats and work to educate the public on animal welfare. While shelters aim to adopt out animals, some still euthanize due to overcrowding and lack of adoption. They rely on donations, volunteers, and community support to continue their mission.
1) If your pet goes missing, immediately search the area within a 2 mile radius where they were last seen. Call their name and shake treats or toys to help locate them.
2) Within a few hours, notify local police and shelters that your pet is missing and provide their description. Post on social media and print posters with their photo.
3) Being proactive by microchipping your pet and keeping tags on their collar can help ensure their safe return if they ever go missing.
The document outlines Orange County Animal Care Services' euthanasia process. It establishes a uniform procedure to humanely euthanize animals through lethal injection. Animals may be euthanized if they are unsafe for adoption due to medical issues or temperament after the legal retention period. The process involves verifying animal counts, identifying animals for euthanasia based on various criteria, transporting selected animals, and conferring with veterinary staff before the procedure. Strict protocols are followed to accurately identify each animal and resolve any discrepancies before euthanasia.
This document provides an overview of farm animals in the United States. It discusses that most farm animals are raised to be killed for meat, though some are kept for other purposes like eggs or wool. It notes that in 2007 there were more farm animals in the US than humans globally. The document then discusses the treatment of various farm animals, including that chickens, pigs, and dairy cows are often intensively confined and productionized. It also outlines some of the health and welfare issues for these animals and notes the minimal regulation and enforcement of humane treatment standards.
This document provides an overview of the schedule and content for Session 2 of a library instruction session on community dental services. It will cover dental hygiene subject guides and databases like PubMed and Medline, as well as different types of research articles and search strategies. Students will have an opportunity to practice searching for information on assigned topics. The goal is for students to understand research as a strategic and iterative process.
This document provides an overview of a library instruction session on evaluating websites and other resources for community dental services. It outlines the session schedule and learning outcomes. The document discusses criteria for evaluating websites using the CRAP test and SIFT method. These include considering the currency, reliability, authority, and purpose of information as well as investigating the source, finding better coverage, and tracing claims. Sample websites are provided to demonstrate the evaluation techniques. Guidance is also given on citing resources.
This document provides library resources for a nursing course at HVCC. It lists the library liaison for health sciences, Cynthia Koman, and her contact information. It then provides links to the nursing research guide, information about APA citation style, medical research databases like CINAHL and PubMed. The document describes role-playing activities and case studies that will take place. It provides questions that will be used in the activities and studies. Finally, it provides tips on searching databases and keywords for finding nursing information.
This document outlines an instruction session for community dental services that covers searching library resources and databases for dental research. It provides an agenda, learning outcomes, and exercises on evaluating different types of research articles and searching PubMed and Medline with Full-Text. Students are taught medical subject headings, limits, and search techniques to effectively find relevant dental literature.
The document provides information on finding and evaluating original research articles. It discusses searching databases like PubMed and MEDLINE, and describes different types of research studies like randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and systematic reviews. Participants worked in pairs to search for original research articles on different topics using PubMed and MEDLINE with Full-Text. They reported their search strategies and findings back to the full group. The goal was to evaluate different search approaches and databases for locating original evidence.
This document provides an introduction to using WestlawNext for researching criminal law cases. It recommends choosing a New York appellate court case that deals with the specific crime being examined. The document instructs the user to search for cases on WestlawNext, which operates similarly to Google, and view the "Most Detail" snapshot to assess relevance. It also recommends narrowing future searches and contacting a librarian for assistance with any questions.
This document outlines resources and services provided by the HVCC library for respiratory care students. It introduces medical databases such as PubMed and Medline that contain journal articles, and the library catalog for finding books. Research guides created by librarians are described to help students in their respiratory care courses. Techniques for searching databases, evaluating sources, and citing references in the Vancouver style are also reviewed. Library hours and services like borrowing books from other institutions are presented.
This document provides an overview of a two-part library instruction session on community dental services resources. Session 2 focuses on searching dental databases and identifying different types of research articles. It reviews searching techniques for PubMed and MEDLINE, describes clinical trial and evidence-based databases, and demonstrates how to evaluate search results and request full-text articles.
Critical Assessment of Claims Regarding Management of Feral Cats by Trap Neut...HVCClibrary
This document provides a critical assessment of claims made by advocates of trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs for managing feral cat populations. The authors analyze common arguments put forth by TNR advocates and find that the scientific literature contradicts each of these claims. Specifically, the authors dispute claims that feral cats only harm wildlife on islands and not continents, that they fill a natural ecological niche, and that TNR effectively eliminates feral cat colonies over time. The authors argue that TNR should be viewed as an environmental issue and receive formal environmental assessment, and that conservation scientists have an important role to play in communicating sound scientific information on this topic.
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This document provides an overview of how to use the ReferenceUSA database to research industries and competitors. It demonstrates how to search for a specific NAICS code, view the number of businesses in an industry and their locations, find details on competitors like sales and employees, and view historical industry trends like sales volumes. The goal is to arm entrepreneurs with knowledge of their target industry and local market conditions using this resource available through HVCC.
Statista is a data aggregator that collects statistics from over 18,000 sources and adds 500 new statistics daily. It offers a variety of statistics, forecasts, market analyses, dossiers, and infographics on topics across many disciplines. Users can search, filter, download, and interact with the data in different formats like charts, tables, PDFs and PowerPoint presentations. Industry reports provide detailed market data and forecasts for various industries based on NAICS codes.
Introduction to Entrepreneurship Using referenceUSAHVCClibrary
This document provides guidance on researching various topics related to entrepreneurship and starting a new business. It outlines 10 sections to research, including industry codes, trade associations, trends, size of the industry, competitors, and target markets. For each section, it provides tips on specific library databases and resources that can be used to gather relevant information, such as ReferenceUSA, Statista, and trade publications. The goal is to help students access reliable sources and identify important entrepreneurial research strategies.
Introduction to Criminal Law Using Westlaw - PescaHVCClibrary
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Introduction to Copyright in Academic LibrariesHVCClibrary
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3. Any person who sells more than 9 animals
per year to the public
◦ Does not include humane societies
◦ Does not include breeders who sell less than 25
animals per year born and raised on the premises
4. 753A – Within 5 days of receipt of a dog, a
pet dealer must have a veterinarian examine
the dog for any health problems.
◦ A pet dealer cannot sell a dog or cat 18 months or
older with a congenital problem unless the
consumer is notified in writing.
5. Section 754
◦ Every pet dealer who sells an animal to a consumer
must provide the consumer with written notice of
his/her rights under this law at the time of sale.
Can be included in a written contract
Animal history certificate (must include rabies immunizations)
8. Section 753 – After the purchase of a cat or
dog from a pet dealer, a consumer has 14
business days to obtain a certified statement
from a veterinarian that the animal is unfit for
purchase due to illness.
9. Return animal and get refund for purchase
price and cost of vet certification
Return animal in exchange for another and
cost of vet certification
Keep animal and get reimbursed by dealer for
vet costs for curing the animal, not to exceed
purchase price
◦ Refund/reimbursement must be made by dealer within 10 business days
of receipt of certification
11. Section 401 – Pet Dealers must provide the
following standards of care for every animal
in their custody:
◦ Enforced through Agriculture and Markets
Inspections
1. Housing
2. Sanitation
3. Food and water
4. Handling
5. Vet Care
12. Section 403 – A pet dealer in NYS must have a
license issued by the NYS Dept. of Agriculture
and Markets.
◦ Can be delegated by AGM to county or city where
pet dealer is located
$100 fee ($25 if dealer sells less than 25 animals per
year)
Helpful NYSHA Fact Sheet
13.
14. Pet keeping began in the 1800s
Keeping an animal for pleasure was
the privilege of the upper class until a
thriving middle class emerged.
15. Pet Ownership
◦ American Pet Products Association (click for more
statistics)
382.2 million animals kept as pets – 2008
377.4 - 2010 (economy?)
16. 63% households – 2006 (up from 56% in 1988)
Why do we have pets?
◦ Companionship
◦ Unconditional Love
◦ Adorable, funny, etc.
Who is most likely to have a pet?
-Between ages 18-49
-White
-Incomes $75,000+
17. Why do we have pets?
And the number one reason is: Companionship
19. Pet Evacuation Transportation Act of 2006
Requires federal, state and local emergency preparedness officials to include
pets in plans for emergency evacuation during disasters
20.
21. HSUS Pet Overpopulation Estimates
HSUS estimates that 6-8 million animals are received by shelters each year
22. 1973 – cats and dogs euthanized – 13.5
million
2000 – 4-6 million
◦ Source: HSUS State of the Animals 2001
Over the same period the total number of
cats and dogs nearly doubled.
23. From ANIMAL PEOPLE, July/August 2008:
U.S. progress vs. shelter killing
Year Millions of Killed per
dogs & cats 1,000
killed Americans
1950 - a time when animal control in much of the U.S. was still done by private
contractors, who often simply killed strays or sold them to labs instead of taking them to
shelters, and unwanted puppies and kittens were frequently drowned
1950 2.0 13.5
1970 23.4 115.0
1985 17.8 74.8
1997 4.9 21.1
1998 4.9 19.4
1999 4.5 16.6
2000 4.5 16.8
2001 4.4 15.7
2002 4.2 15.3
2003 4.5 14.8
2004 4.9 17.4
2005 4.4 14.8
2006 4.0 13.6
2007 4.2 13.8
24. From ANIMAL PEOPLE, July/August 2008:
Region Cats Dogs Ratio
NORTHEAST 36,282 18,690 66/34
MID-ATLANTIC 137,050 80,490 63/37
SO. ATLANTIC 497,777 459,485 52/48
APPALACHIA 220,557 187,882 54/46
GULF COAST 444,203 378,395 54/46
WEST 156,911 184,200 46/54
MIDWEST 491,442 418,636 54/46
PACIFIC 308,271 145,069 68/32
U.S. TOTAL 2,292,493 1,872,847 55/45
25. Northeast – Lowest
◦ Weather
Cold winters lower fertility rates and claim more lives
◦ Low cost spay neuter program availability
◦ Animal Control policies
Higher licensing fees for unaltered animals
26. § 110. License fees. 1. The license fee for dog
licenses issued pursuant to subdivision one
of section one hundred nine of this article
shall be determined by the municipality
issuing the license, provided that the total fee
for an unspayed or unneutered dog shall be
at least five dollars more than the total fee for
a spayed or neutered dog.
27. “Euthanasia techniques should result in rapid loss of
consciousness followed by cardiac or respiratory arrest
and the ultimate loss of brain function” - AVMA
28. Intravenous injection (preferred)
◦ Sodium pentobarbital or potassium chloride
Gassing
◦ Ether, carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide
Electrocution and penetrating captive bolts
◦ Dogs only
29. Rapid But, requires animal be
individually restrained
Minimal physical
distress
Requires training of
Usually reasonably personnel
low-cost
Since these are
controlled
substances, requires U.S.
Drug Enforcement
Administration
registration and order
form
30. ◦ Many U.S. shelters
still use gas
chambers.
Stop Gassing
During the process, which can
take 30 minutes, panicked
animals may gasp for
breath, try to claw out of the
chamber, and even attack
each other.
31. Banned the use of CO gas chambers to kill
shelter animals and required shelters to
dismantle and remove them
Mandates the use of injection of sodium
pentobarbital or a sodium pentabarbital
solution to euthanize animals in public
shelters
◦ It does NOT apply to research laboratories or dog breeders who
may be using a gas chamber to euthanize unwanted, old or sick
animals.
Violations of this law could mean up to a year
in jail and a $1000 fine.
32. Animal Shelter Workers and Stress
Many people get into this work because they love animals. It can be very
difficult to try to grasp that millions of unwanted pets never find homes.
33. Sterilization campaigns
Education of pet owners
Adoption programs
◦ For every single animal
euthanized in a shelter, there is
a person OUTSIDE of that
shelter responsible for it. The
responsibility to keep shelters
from euthanizing animals lies
with each of us as pet owners. If
we adopt through
rescue, choose a good
match, spay and neuter, and
keep our animals for their
lifetimes, the shelters will be
near empty, not overfull, and
euthanasia can become a
tragedy of the past.
36. Article 7 of Agriculture and Markets Law
◦ 1. The license fee for each dog license issued
pursuant to subdivision one of section one hundred
nine of this article shall be: (a) two dollars and fifty
cents for each spayed or neutered dog and seven
dollars and fifty cents for each unspayed or
unneutered dog licensed for one year.
37.
38. Enacted in 1995, the APCP was initially created to
reduce the population of unwanted animals in New
York State by encouraging adoptions from animal
shelters. This was accomplished by providing
low‐cost spay and neuter procedures for dogs and
cats adopted from
shelters, pounds, SPCAs, humane societies and
animal protective associations.
39. The New York State Department of
Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) issued
vouchers to these entities, that in turn
provided them to pet adopters for
spay/neuter services from participating
veterinarians for $30. In 2006, this law was
amended to offer such services to eligible
low‐income residents for $20, regardless of
where they obtained their pet.
40. Due to the unprecedented demand created by the
2006 law, the balance in the dedicated APCP
Fund – fortified primarily by a $3 surcharge on
licenses issued for unaltered dogs – depleted
quickly. By August 2009, NYSDAM stopped
issuing vouchers for the APCP, setting a limited
redemption period for vouchers already issued
and suspended the program. While Governor
Paterson’s initial budget plan proposed the
elimination of the APCP, it was restored in the
final 2010‐2011 State Budget.
41. New York State Animal Population Control
Program
◦ Low-cost spay/neuter grant program administered
by the ASPCA on behalf of the New York State
Department of Agriculture and Markets.
42. (1) Non-profit or government animal welfare
organization applies for grant from ASPCA
(2) Must demonstrate a plan to provide low-
cost spay/neuter services
(3) Project must target New York State
residents who qualify for public assistance or
who have adopted their animal(s) from a non-
profit or governmental animal welfare
organizations located in New York State
43.
44. (1) Irresponsible Breeding
◦ Despite increased public awareness over the past
40 years about the need to spay and neuter pets,
35 percent of pet owners in the U.S. still choose not
to do so.
Many among this group intentionally choose to breed
their pets, either for profit or for what they mistakenly
believe to be a “fun” experience.
Others choose not to spay or neuter out of ignorance,
believing that their pets won’t breed accidentally.
Source: http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/adoption-pet-care/issues-
information/pet-overpopulation.html
45. (2) Choosing Not to Adopt
◦ It is a common myth that pet overpopulation means
there are “not enough” homes for all the shelter
animals. In reality, there are more than enough
homes, but not enough people are choosing to
adopt from a shelter.
Seventeen million Americans acquire a new pet each
year -- that is more than double the number of shelter
animals!
Only 3.5 million people, or about 20 percent, choose to
adopt their new pet..
Source: http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/adoption-pet-
care/issues-information/pet-overpopulation.html
46. (3) Disposable Pets
◦ Hundreds of thousands of pets are relinquished to
shelters each year simply because they have
become an inconvenience or because the owner did
not consider the time and financial commitment
required to properly train and care for them.
47. (1) Always spay and neuter your pets.
(2) Always adopt your pets from a legitimate
shelter or nonprofit rescue group.
(3) Consider all the responsibilities and
consequences of pet ownership before
deciding to get a pet and always make a
lifetime commitment to your pet.
(4) Educate your children, friends, family
members and co-workers about pet
overpopulation, adoption and the importance
of spaying and neutering.
50. In reality, most no kill shelters euthanize
animals that are unadoptable due to illness, or
temperament.
51. Maddie’s Fund
Goal: reach the goal of a no-kill nation by 2015
Father of No Kill Movement: Richard Avanzino
52. Maddie’s Fund = Grants
Provides grants to community coalitions, veterinary medical associations, and colleges
of veterinary medicine for programs that advance no-kill. Funded by billionaire Dave
Duffield and his wife Cheryl for the dog Maddie who died of cancer in 1997.
53. Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, Inc.
In 2003 NYC officials announced plans to convert all of the city’s shelters to no-
kill. In 2005 Maddie’s Fund pledged $15 million toward that goal.
54. Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals
Funded mostly by Maddie's Fund, The Pet Rescue Foundation, with some
support from the ASPCA, the Mayor’s Alliance is a coalition of more than 150
animal rescue groups and shelters work with Animal Care & Control of NYC
(AC&C) to end the killing of healthy and treatable cats and dogs at AC&C
shelters.
55. Nathan Winograd
You can hear Nathan every week on the nationally syndicated radio show Animal Wise
Radio (animalwiseradio.com), learn more through his work with the No Kill Advocacy
Center (nokilladvocacycenter.org), or read his popular blog on this website.
56. The very first national Ad Council campaign
focused on pets urges people who are
looking for a companion animal to make
shelters and rescue groups their first choice
for adoption.
◦ Click here for slide show
62. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary- Utah
The sanctuary defines no-kill to mean that animals are only destroyed if there is
terminal and painful illness “when compassion demands euthanasia because
there is no reasonable alternative”.
64. PETA and Euthanasia
PETA takes the position that euthanasia is a necessary evil in a world full of unwanted
pets and the key is to address the root of the overpopulation problem. The group has
some well-known allies, including the Humane Society of the United States.
65. National Council on Pet Population
Top Ten Reasons People Relinquish Pets
In general, researchers found that owners had unrealistic expectations for their pets
and lacked the knowledge or will to work out problems.
66. The use of animals from pounds and shelters
in laboratories has been a controversial issue
in the animal advocacy and research
communities since the late 1800s.
◦ After World War II, as the use of animals in research
began to boom. Scientists turned first to pounds
and shelters, which were places full of 'surplus'
animals who could be acquired cheaply.
67. Beginning in the 1940s, laws were passed that
required pounds and shelters to release dogs and
cats to research laboratories. The majority of
laws regarding animals in laboratories passed
between 1945 and 1960 were generated by the
National Society for Medical Research, which
eventually evolved into the National Association
for Biomedical Research (NABR).
68. Minnesota, Wisconsin, and New York were among
the first states that enacted laws requiring the
release of animals in shelters or pounds to
dealers. Though these laws were enacted in the
1940s and 1950s, some of them still exist today.
Others have been repealed or amended, as a
result of demands of the animal protection
community.
◦ Click here to find out whether or not a state
prohibits, mandates, allows, or has not dealt with the
issue of pound seizure.
69. 1990 – Animal Welfare Act was amended to set
a minimum holding period of 5 days for
shelter animals before release to research
institutions
70.
71. Passionate about protecting certain qualities
in the breed
Demand for purebred puppies has created a
multibillion dollar industry
◦ Breeding & Selling
◦ Showing
72. Track ancestry records based on info. provided by breeders .
Does NOT track genetic disorders or verify health of dog.
American Kennel Club 1884 - AKC
United Kennel Club 1898 - UKC
73. Closely related dogs bred together raises
chance that puppies will get problem genes.
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) maintains a database of genetic disorders
in purebreds so conscientious breeders can make informed decisions.
Canine Eye Registration Foundation – database on purebred eye health
83. ◦ Breeders
Class A – sell animals they have bred and raised (exempt if 3 or
less breeding females or if selling directly to consumer)
◦ Dealers (Middlemen)
Class B – purchase and resell
◦ Pet Stores
◦ Public
84. Commercial Broker
Breeder Wholesaler
Regulated Research Facility
by USDA Other Pet Dealer
Licenses and
Inspections
Dealers (Brokers)
(Exempt from USDA (federal)
licensing and
Pet Store
inspections if selling (Retail Dealer)
to the public) (Excluded from AWA (federal)
minimum
It is the USDA’s position humane
that these dealers are handling requirements)
retail pet stores (unless selling
to research, a dealer, or an
exhibitor).
Can also be
Puppy Mills
Puppy Mills
Public
85. Let’s review what a puppy mill is.
Puppy mills are facilities that breed puppies in inferior conditions and sell them in
commercial markets. Characterized by inadequate vet care, poor food, poor shelter, and lack
of socialization. Female dogs are repeatedly bred until destroyed. Transported over long
distances in cramped inhumane conditions. Illness rampant.
86. Missouri leads the pack as the worst.
“These problems have eroded the integrity of the inspection program which is
designed to help ensure canines are safely and humanely treated.”
Prop B
96. Lions, tigers, wolves, bears, primates, rodents
& reptiles
Many people feel they have the right to keep any animal as long as they provide
proper care for it. Critics believe that exotic animals belong in their natural
habitats and not in cages where they can suffer abuse, neglect and boredom.
And, their temperaments can be unpredictable.
98. Summary of State Laws re: Private Possession
of Exotic Animals
New York
99.
100. Tigers – Endangered Species – Private
Ownership Prohibited under Endangered
Species Act
But some states allow ownership of captive-born endangered animals.
Approx. 7,500 10,000 pet tigers in the U.S. (EXCEEDS # OF WILD TIGERS LIVING
IN ASIA)
The absence of pain and distress cannot be guaranteed.
No kill popular with public, critics think no kill label is misused
Maddie’s position:"No-kill means saving both adoptable (healthy) and treatable dogs and cats, with euthanasia reserved only for non-rehabilitatable animals. When we reach the point where the nation's healthy, adoptable animals can be guaranteed a home, Maddie's Fund will then focus its resources on funding programs to rehabilitate the sick, injured and poorly behaved, knowing that when these animals are whole again, there will be a loving home waiting for them."
Most of the animals who find their way to Best Friends have special physical or behavioral needs, and our expert staff of veterinarians, trainers and caregivers offer them all the help they require. Most of them are ready to go to good new homes after just a few weeks of special care. A few, who are too old or too sick, or who have suffered extra trauma, find a home and haven at the sanctuary, and are given loving care for the rest of their lives.
As of 2011, three states, Minnesota, Oklahoma and Utah REQUIRE publicly funded shelters to provide cats and dogs for research purposes. Most states ALLOW pound seizure but do not REQUIRE it. Or, the states do not address the issue. A few states require owners giving up animals to indicate whether or not they give permission for release to research institutions.
The AWA also includes record keeping requirements for dealers who sell shelter animals to research institutions.
Red – Require USDA License and Inspection
Each state in the U.S. has different laws regarding the ownership of exotic animals.