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Animal sheltering O P E E R - R E V I E W E D in shelter medicine. The University of California, Davis; Cornell University; and Colorado State University (and soon the University of Pennsylvania) offer shelter medicine residency programs, and the list is growing. In addi- tion, shelter medicine continuing education tracks are available at the North American Veterinary Conference, Western Veterinary Conference, Midwest Veterinary Conference, and numerous animal welfare conferences. Classes have also been offered on the Veterinary Information Network (www.vin.com). Shelter veterinarians Shelter veterinarians must not only be thoroughly familiar with infectious CE You can earn two hours of Continuing Education credit from Kansas State University by answering the following questions on animal shelters. Circle only the best answer for each question, and transfer your answers to the form on page 686. Article #1 1. Which statement is false? a. The first animal pounds were used to hold wandering livestock. b. The ASPCA was founded to reduce the mistreatment of horses. c. Veterinarians have always been integral in the management of animal shelter healthcare policies. d. The first organization to focus on the humane treatment of shelter animals was in Philadelphia. e. The primary role of early shelters was to provide public safety and protect property rights. e. Services provided to the public may include lost and found, adoptions, disaster relief, and stray-animal and rabies control. 5. Which type of shelter focuses on a specific breed or species and often has programs to find homes for these animals? a. Municipal shelters b. Private shelters c. Rescue groups d. Animal sanctuaries e. None of the above a. The development of pediatric neutering techniques b. The implementation of neuterbefore-adoption policies c. The use of microchipping d. The creation of a separate group of veterinary technicians who are trained in humane mass euthanasia techniques e. All of the above 9. An unanticipated positive result of colony housing is: a. An increase in the number of adoptions b. Increased stress to animals c. Shortages in the number of adoptable geriatric pets d. Increased water bills e. None of the above 2. The number of animal shelters in the United States is: a. 1,000 b. 2,000 c. 3,000 d. 4,000 e. Unknown 6. Which type of shelter provides a home for life for animals that cannot generally be rehomed? a. Municipal shelters b. Private shelters c. Rescue groups d. Animal sanctuaries e. None of the above 7. Which statement about the Asilomar Accords is false? a. The accords were created through the collaboration of many animal welfare organizations. b. The accords were written in 1904. c. The accords encourage animal welfare organizations to share information. d. The ultimate goal of the organizations involved is to reduce the number of healthy animals that are euthanized. e. The accords encourage animal welfare organizations to use common terminology, definitions, and statistics. 10. Which statement is false? a. When animals present with mild behavior problems, many shelters undertake behavior modification and enrichment programs or seek experienced adopters who can manage the problem. b. A properly managed trap-neuterreturn program returns free-roaming cats to a safe environment where they are fed, given water and shelter, and monitored continually for health problems. c. The typical animals relinquished to shelters are puppies and kittens. d. Shelter veterinarians must often make decisions without the support of colleagues. e. Today, shelter medicine is being taught at many veterinary colleges. 3. Which type of shelter is funded mostly by local taxes and dog license fees? a. Municipal shelters b. Private shelters c. Rescue groups d. Animal sanctuaries e. All of the above 4. Which statement about municipal shelters is false? a. They are open admission. b. Euthanasia is often a necessary means of population and disease control. c. Some provide training classes to help reduce the number of pets relinquished to the shelter. d. Many are no-kill shelters. 8. Meaningful trends in animal sheltering include: Continued on page 663. 662 October 2007 VETERINARY MEDICINE http://www.vin.com

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Veterinary Medicine - October 2007 Contents Leading Off The Veterinary Medicine Interview: Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald Toxicology Brief Idea Exchange Animal Sheltering in the United States: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow The Euthanasia Problem Offer Basic Behavior Counseling for Every Pet at Every Visit Promote and Perform Early Spaying and Neutering Assist Owners in Selecting the Best Pets for their Lifestyles Champion Animal Welfare in Your Community CE Form Product Review Advertiser Index Marketplace/Classifieds Mind Over Miller

Veterinary Medicine - October 2007

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