ANSC 1676 1st Edition Lecture 8Outline of Last LectureI. Breeds & DiseasesOutline of Current LectureI. Being A Responsible Pet OwnerA. ResponsibilitiesB. Non-Native Invasive Feral SpeciesC. Regulations & Adoption Current LectureA. Responsibilities- Exercise- Feeding Properly – Balanced, nutritious diet- Vet Care- Attention- Socializing Animal- Spay/Neuter- Providing Shelter- Financial Stability- Identification- Alternative Arrangements for Animal- Training- Avoid Impulsive Decisions- Education About Animal- Caring HomeUnderstanding…- Dog & Cat Bites – Mainly children bit; their sense of safety with petFederal RegulationsDogs: Rabies vaccine, Biting can mean euthanasia, Can’t be a public nuisance, No free roaming/Leash laws, Must be licensed, Cruelty against the animal defined & prohibitedCats: Rabies vaccine- Zoonotic Diseases – Transferred from humans to animals & vice versa* Rabies* Roundworms*Tapeworms* Fleas* Ticks* Toxoplasmosis – Commonly acquired from contact with cats & their feces* Leptospirosis – Often transmitted through animal urine; mainly rodents* RingwormB. Non – Native Invasive Feral SpeciesA pet/any animal released into an environment that it is not native toImportance? Need to protect the ecosystem & local environment from decreasing biodiversity Cats? – Significant increase in feral catsFlorida : Burmese Python, Anaconda, Parrots, & Wild PigsCalifornia/Hawaii : Ferrets as pets bannedUnited Kingdom : ParakeetsExample : Lacey Act restricted the border movement of constrictor snakes due to theimpact upon the animal life of the Florida EvergladesC. Regulations & Adoption Stray, unwanted petsAnimal Shelters – Government fundedDonation & Volunteers – Humane society, No kill & independent sheltersAnimal Rescue – Purebred pets, Temporary housing, Work with sheltersFederal RegulationsBreeders must keep up to standard with kennel size, food & water access, sanitation, temperature, lighting, exercise, &