Taking Troubled Tabbies From Naughty To Nice

1. A cat behavior team is too complicated to use volunteers.

True

False

2. The types of cats that the cat behavior team typically deals with are:

Multiple kittens, “Catzillas,” new introductions to other animals, elderly cats.

Single kittens, “Godzillas,” new introductions to other animals, elderly cats.

Single kittens, “Catzillas,” new introductions to other animals, elderly cats.

Single kittens, “Catzillas,” introductions to open spaces, elderly cats.

Single kittens, “Catzillas,” new introductions to other animals, young cats.

3. The behavior team can make a significant impact on decreasing the return rate.

True

False

4. Examples of environmental enrichment in the shelter include:

Jigsaw puzzles, rotation of toys, and scratching surfaces in the cages.

Puzzle toys, colorful toys, and scratching surfaces in the cages.

Puzzle toys, rotation of toys, and flat surfaces in the cages.

Puzzle toys, rotation of toys, and scratching surfaces in the cages.

Puzzle toys, rotation of toys, and rough surfaces in the cages.

5. Which of the following are components of onsite behavioral assessment?

Assess location.

Assess individual.

Create a 90 day plan.

A and B

A, B and C

6. Some signs of stress in a cat include:

Poor coat condition, weight loss, decreased energy level, and less engagement.

Glistening hair coat, weight loss, decreased energy level, and less engagement.

Poor coat condition, weight gain, decreased energy level, and less engagement.

Poor coat condition, weight loss, calm but alert, and less engagement.

Poor coat condition, weight loss, decreased energy level, and more engagement.

7. Reason(s) to use clicker training with cats include:

Provides mental stimulation.

Helps form a bond.

Teaches appropriate behavior.

Lowers length of stay.

All of the above.

8. The cat behavior team is involved in the adoption process by trying to prevent issues before they start.

True

False

9. The most common behavioral problem seen by the cat behavior team after adoption is:

Separation anxiety.

Over grooming.

Litter box avoidance.

Noise phobias.

Submissive behavior.

10. Which of the following are important components when starting a cat behavior team?

Recruit volunteers with a passion for cat behavior.

Develop general responses to commonly asked questions.

Use a group email product to communicate with the team (e.g., Google Groups, Yahoo! Groups).

Get the work out.

All of the above.

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