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Working in a Post-Katrina Animal Shelter

Created by robynraymer

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Working in a PostKatrina Animal Shelter game quiz
"This quiz is based on my stint in a temporary animal shelter in Slidell, Louisiana during November of 2005. The questions are purposefully easy to answer. Those more knowledgeable than I are welcome to send corrections. For more info, send me a note."

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1. In what manner was the Katrina disaster different from most other U.S. disasters, as far as animal companions go?
    most people were able to locate lost pets within days
    people were separated from lost pets for longer than usual
    almost everyone took their pets with them when they evacuated
    most pets sensed the hurricane coming and escaped before it hit


2. Why can't out-of-state vets practice at animal shelters in Louisiana, even during a disaster?
    because they aren't licensed to practice in Louisiana
    because this would take business away from in-state vets
    because people in Louisiana do not care about animals
    because officials are afraid that out-of-state vets may spread animal diseases


3. How does a dog get heartworm in Louisiana?
    from infected cats
    from other infected dogs
    from a mosquito bite
    from rabid squirrels


4. When cleaning a cat's cage in a shelter, why might a volunteer place a sheet of white paper over a layer of newspaper?
    most cats are allergic to the ink in newspaper
    cats like the feeling of white paper better than the feeling of newspaper
    this makes it easier to spot diarrhea, vomit, and other indications of illness
    if visitors come to the shelter, white paper looks prettier and more elegant


5. Why might shelter workers place plastic bottles of frozen water in animal cages?
    to cure animals' aches and pains
    to distract vicious animals while workers clean their cages
    this is a favorite toy among cats, especially
    to cool the animals down during the hottest part of the day


6. If some cats in a crowded shelter have upper respiratory problems, and isolating them is not possible, where should workers place them?
    in the middle tier of cages
    in the lowest tier of cages
    in the top tier of cages
    workers should let such cats run free


7. Which are the most appropriate names for kittens adopted from a Louisiana emergency shelter in the fall of 2005?
    Katrina and Beausoleil
    Romeo and Juliet
    Chandler and Monica
    Ricky and Lucy


8. Why is paperwork (such as numbering each animal) so important in an emergency animal shelter?
    actually, it isn't important--only animal care is important
    states require such paperwork, even though it is not actually very important
    volunteers receive "brownie points" for each animal they work with
    to keep track of each animal, give it the proper meds, and find it if it is claimed


9. Why might working in an emergency animal shelter be a happy, rewarding experience?
    it can give you an adrenaline rush that makes you feel happy
    you can SEE the difference that you make to animals' comfort
    you meet some wonderful people--both locals and volunteers
    all of these are true


10. If a cat scratches your finger and your finger swells up so that you can't bend it, what should you do?
    never mind--it'll go away
    take Mylanta or a similar medication twice a day
    have the animal destroyed--it is rabid
    soak it in lemon juice and see a doctor for antibiotics


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Compiled Jun 28 12