ANSC 250 FA12 Exam 1 Study Guide Class Introduction and the Human Animal Bond staying in the company of humans used for pleasure instead of utility What are companion animals Who owns companion animals Animals 62 of US households own at least one pet 72 9 mil homes What is the human animal bond What are the benefits of the human animal bond Mutually beneficial relationship between an animal and its owner Reduces stress exercise play laughter decreased loneliness increased self confidence reduces anxiety depression lowers risk of heart problems high blood pressure Dog and Cat Domestication How were cats viewed in Egyptian society How does this compare to how they were viewed in the were honored and revered in Egyptian society almost god like status They were viewed as sneaky evil and were usually burned with witches Middle Ages Cats during the Middle Ages Cats 4000 ybp in Fertile Crescent Approximately when were cats and dogs domesticated Where was the cat domesticated Dog 12 13000 ybp Dog wolves Which species are the wild ancestors of today s domestic dog and cat Cats African Wildcats What were dogs bred for pre 1800 s How did this change after the 1800 s Pre 1800 s hunting herding protection etc After Form status symbol What are the differences between domestication and taming Domestication wild species adapted to live w humans over time Taming individual animal w reduced tendency to flee or be defensive around humans What are the two different domestication theories Which is the one that is most likely to have been Human mediated domestication animals used as resources and some kept due to behavior Self domestication the cause of dog and cat domestication survival advantage for reduced fear and aggression A combination of both explains the cause of dog and domestication What is selective breeding What are some problems associated with selective breeding and purebred breeding is artificial selection when animals are bred by humans in order to obtain desired traits Problems associated include a higher risk of inherited dogs Selective diseases due to inbreeding reduction in diversity increase in potential for bad genes Careers with Companion Animals from a simple training What type of education do you need in order to start a career working with companion animals Anything program to a college degree to a Continues to increase has doctorate What has been the trend for the pet industry s profit over the years increased 6 2 since 2009 What are different types of diets that consumers can purchase for their pets What are some of the Dry Kibble help with teeth cleaning strengthening but often contains processed ingredients advantages disadvantages with feeding these diets unless using a natural food Canned diet optimal nutrition increased water intake much pricier than dry food Raw diet less chemicals closest to what they would eat in nature must learn on own how to meet nutritional needs Homemade able to create own blend of food hard to meet nutritional requirements time consuming to make Companion Animals and the Environment Animals can suffer but cannot express it as well as What are the connections between the animal liberation and environmental movements humans so we must care for them The environment cannot feel pain but still requires out trained to help protect the environment by detect wildlife scat carcasses care Animals may cause harm to environment What are conservation dogs Dogs invasive plants pests etc was a major part of the animal liberation Who is Peter Singer and what is the importance of the phrase that he popularized He movement Popularized speciesism What are some environmental concerns specific to cats What are the specific concerns for dogs Cats waste cat litter toxoplasmosis outdoor cats that prey on small mammals compete with other predators feeding Dogs waste contaminate water soil feeding may stress harass wildlife grooming What is the environmental concern with pet food Production of food generates CO2 emissions Interest in order of natural world History of the Animal Protection Movement reformism preoccupation w What were the changes in thinking that sparked the beginnings of the animal protection movement pain suffering Who are the important people of the early animal protection movement and what were their Linnaeus classified the natural world placed humans on same level as animals Charles Darwin The Expression of Emotions in Man Animals similarities b w contributions to it humans non humans differences were in degree not kind William Hogarth Four stages of cruelty Rene Descartes believed that animals are organic automans capable of feeling pain Richard Martin fought for Cattle Act in Parliament Arthur Broone cofounded first SPCA w Martin What was the early legislative success for animals Which animal s did this protect Ill treatment of Cattle Act eliminated bull baiting What were theSPCA first national animal organizations to be formed When were these formed in relation to formed by Martin Broone in 1824 Queen later added Royal making it the RSPCA Henry Bergh ASPCA in 1866 used RSPCA as model first ambulance for By 1873 25 US states territories formed their own SPCAs 1877 AHA formed as protection group for animals and children HSUS formed by a group within the AHA one another horses The Fund for Animals 1967 founded by Cleveland Armory merged w HSUS in 2005 Best Friends Animal Society started in 1970s became official in 1991 What were the changes in the role of the ASPCA and other SPCA s over time Began by focusing on enforcing the Cattle Act Then moved to treatment of horses Then on all of livestock Moved focus to strays and shelter animals Animal Rights and Welfare What is the difference between animal rights welfare and protection Which do PETA the HSUS the Welfare focus on suffering of animals ASPCA Rights concerned with use of animals ASPCA and AHA each classify themselves as PETA Protection focus on legislation HSUS AHA Who are the main players in the new animal rights movement What were are their contributions to PETA leads protests on Animal Rights raises awareness of issues Peter Singer Utilitarian position speciesism author of the movement Animal Liberation Tom Reagan The Case for Animal Rights animals have right to be treated with respect What is animal extremism How is this different from the rest of the animal protection rights Use violence to get point across Often destroy property May even be considered domestic terrorists movement What