Cats And Capacity For care, Part 2

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What if there was a magic wand we could wave over animal shelters to increase cat adoptions while cutting daily care costs, reducing stress for staff, creating a more welcoming environment for volunteers and visitors, and dramatically improving the health and welfare of shelter cats? It’s not quite as easy... see moreas a magic wand, but Capacity for Care can have these benefits and more.

Presenter: Dr. Kate Hurley
Date: May 2014
Venue: University of Florida's 7th Annual Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference see less

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2. According to Dr. Hurley's presentation, why is shortening length of stay (LOS) so important?

Decreased LOS reduces disease risk.

Decreased LOS lowers stress for animals.

Decreased LOS reduces costs.

Less disease, less stress and more money can be used to further decrease LOS.

All of the above.

3. Dr. Hurley argues that adequately sized, double compartment housing:

Reduces risk of upper respiratory infection in newly admitted cats.

Reduces stress and encourages friendly, active behavior.

Takes less time to clean and reduces the spread of disease.

A and C.

All of the above.

4. Dr. Hurley suggests utilizing the "one-sneeze rule," to identify cats that should go to isolation rooms, freeing up more space for healthy cats on the adoption floor.

True

False

5. Dr. Hurley suggests that organizations begin restructuring and transitioning to a capacity for care model during peak seasons.

True

False

6. How do you calculate your organization's overall recommended daily capacity for "non-project" cats?

Total intake x 14 or less.

Total intake x 15 or more.

Daily average intake x 14 or less.

Daily average intake x 15 or more.

None of the above.

7. Which of the following statements are correct regarding what Dr. Hurley refers to as "project cats"?

Project cats are purposely not actively moving towards an appropriate outcome.

Project cats are counted in basic capacity for care calculations.

Project cats can include kittens that are too young for adoption.

A, C and D.

All of the above.

8. The terms "scheduled intake" and "limited intake" are synonymous.

True

False

9. Animal shelters and rescues should prioritize promotion and enrichment for "fast track" cats and prioritize movement of "slow track" cats.

True

False

10. What steps does Dr. Hurley suggest as a basic plan to begin a "fast-track/slow-track" program?

11. Which of the following is not correct regarding the concept of "open selection"?

The public is allowed to view dangerous or ill animals.

The public is allowed to view most animals waiting in “pre-adoption.”

Should be considered if your organization has a long stray hold.

A and B.

A and C.

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