Thursday, April 29, 2010
Center for Animal Care and Control
Animal Care & Control of New York City (AC&C), formerly known as The Center for Animal Care and Control (CACC), is the operator of New York City's municipal shelter system. It is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization but receives the majority of its income as grants from New York City Department of Health, and lessor so, other governmental entities of New York City. Its other main source of income is the contract for operating the municipal shelter system on behalf of NYCDOH. It also receives donations from the public. [1] It has a 7 member Board of Directors, which includes as ex officio members the Commissioner of DOH, the Commissioner of New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and the Deputy Commissioner for Community Affairs at the New York City Police Department (NYPD). The four remaining members of the Board are appointed by the Mayor.[2][3] AC&C was created in 1995 by the City of New York to take over the municipal shelter system from the ASPCA.[4] AC&C is a kill shelter, although their euthanisia rates have been slowly decreasing since 2004.[5] AC&C facilities operate in all five boroughs.
Animal hoarding
Animal hoarding involves keeping higher than usual numbers of animals as pets without having the ability to properly house or care for them, while at the same time denying this inability. Compulsive hoarding can be characterized as a symptom of mental disorder rather than deliberate cruelty towards animals. Hoarders are deeply attached to their pets and find it extremely difficult to let the pets go. They typically cannot comprehend that they are harming their pets by failing to provide them with proper care. Hoarders tend to believe that they provide the right amount of care for their pets.[1] The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals provides a "Hoarding Prevention Team", which works with hoarders to help them attain a manageable and healthy number of pets.[2]
Zookeeper
A zookeeper is a worker in a zoo, responsible for the feeding and daily care of the animals. As part of their routine, they clean the exhibits and report health problems. They may also be involved in scientific research or public education, such as conducting tours and answering questions.
A Zookeeper is a person who manages zoo animals that are kept in captivity for conservation or to be displayed to the public[1]. They work very closely with all the animals in the zoos and have many responsibilities to maintain the health and wellness of each animal. They must have good record keeping skills since there is a lot of data that must be collected for each animal. Each species is different from each other and requires special attention and care that a zookeeper. Zookeepers also have a very interesting history that starts in B.C. and continues to the present day. There are certain requirements that are needed to even consider becoming a zookeeper. One must have a keen sense of wanting to care of another species and also are not opposed to hard labor. Although Zookeepers require record keeping skills, this occupation is far from an office job and it takes a certain type character to become an animal keeper. Zoos are open to the public and are visited by all varieties of people and ages. Zookeepers also have responsibilities to entertain and inform the zoo’s visitors. There are zoos all over the world with many different types of animals therefore there are opportunities all over the world. There is limited growth in the zoo keeping position, but it may interest someone to continue their education and becoming a zoologist. Zookeepers develop relationships with their animal and contribute in keeping their species alive and help them from becoming extinct.
A Zookeeper is a person who manages zoo animals that are kept in captivity for conservation or to be displayed to the public[1]. They work very closely with all the animals in the zoos and have many responsibilities to maintain the health and wellness of each animal. They must have good record keeping skills since there is a lot of data that must be collected for each animal. Each species is different from each other and requires special attention and care that a zookeeper. Zookeepers also have a very interesting history that starts in B.C. and continues to the present day. There are certain requirements that are needed to even consider becoming a zookeeper. One must have a keen sense of wanting to care of another species and also are not opposed to hard labor. Although Zookeepers require record keeping skills, this occupation is far from an office job and it takes a certain type character to become an animal keeper. Zoos are open to the public and are visited by all varieties of people and ages. Zookeepers also have responsibilities to entertain and inform the zoo’s visitors. There are zoos all over the world with many different types of animals therefore there are opportunities all over the world. There is limited growth in the zoo keeping position, but it may interest someone to continue their education and becoming a zoologist. Zookeepers develop relationships with their animal and contribute in keeping their species alive and help them from becoming extinct.
Zoological medicine
Zoological medicine refers to the subspecialty of veterinary medicine that addresses the care of captive zoo animals, free ranging wildlife species, aquatic animals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, and non-domestic companion animals. Zoological medicine incorporates principles of ecology, wildlife conservation, and veterinary medicine, and applies them to wild animals in natural and artificial environments. As a subspecialty of veterinary medicine in the United States, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has recognized the College of Zoological Medicine as the governing body of this specialty field since 1983. As such, zoological medicine is equivalent to other subspecialties of veterinary medicine (such as surgery, anesthesia, internal medicine, pathology, etc), which are recognized and governed by their particular colleges.
The American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) is an international organization composed of 97 members (as of September 2006), which recognizes, establishes and regulates standards and criteria necessary for veterinarians to be true specialists in zoological medicine. The board certification in zoological medicine encompasses expertise in general captive zoo medicine, aquatic animal medicine, avian medicine, reptile and amphibian medicine, and free-ranging wildlife medicine. A specialist in zoological medicine recognized by the College of Zoological Medicine is called a diplomate. Board certified diplomates of the ACZM serve as zoo veterinarians, zoo managers, wildlife veterinarians, wildlife conservation agents, researchers, teachers, government officials, and other similar leadership roles.
The American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) is an international organization composed of 97 members (as of September 2006), which recognizes, establishes and regulates standards and criteria necessary for veterinarians to be true specialists in zoological medicine. The board certification in zoological medicine encompasses expertise in general captive zoo medicine, aquatic animal medicine, avian medicine, reptile and amphibian medicine, and free-ranging wildlife medicine. A specialist in zoological medicine recognized by the College of Zoological Medicine is called a diplomate. Board certified diplomates of the ACZM serve as zoo veterinarians, zoo managers, wildlife veterinarians, wildlife conservation agents, researchers, teachers, government officials, and other similar leadership roles.
Animal sanctuary
An animal sanctuary is a facility where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives.[1] Unlike animal shelters, sanctuaries do not seek to place animals with individuals or groups, instead maintaining each animal until his or her natural death. In some cases, an establishment may have characteristics of both a sanctuary and a shelter; for instance, some animals may be in residence temporarily until a good home is found and others may be permanent residents. The mission of sanctuaries is generally to be safe havens, where the animals receive the best care that the sanctuaries can provide. Animals are not bought, sold, or traded, nor are they used for animal testing. The resident animals are given the opportunity to behave as naturally as possible in a protective environment.[1]
What distinguishes a sanctuary from other institutions is the philosophy that the residents come first. In a sanctuary, every action is scrutinized for any trace of human benefit at the expense of non-human residents. Sanctuaries act on behalf of the animals, and the caregivers work under the notion that all animals in the sanctuary, human and non-human, are of equal importance.
A sanctuary is not open to the public in the sense of a zoo; that is, the public is not allowed unescorted access to any part of the facility. A sanctuary tries not to allow any activity that would place the animals in an unduly stressful situation.
One of the most important missions of sanctuaries, beyond caring for the animals, is educating the public. The ultimate goal of a sanctuary should be to change the way that humans think of, and treat, non-human animals.
What distinguishes a sanctuary from other institutions is the philosophy that the residents come first. In a sanctuary, every action is scrutinized for any trace of human benefit at the expense of non-human residents. Sanctuaries act on behalf of the animals, and the caregivers work under the notion that all animals in the sanctuary, human and non-human, are of equal importance.
A sanctuary is not open to the public in the sense of a zoo; that is, the public is not allowed unescorted access to any part of the facility. A sanctuary tries not to allow any activity that would place the animals in an unduly stressful situation.
One of the most important missions of sanctuaries, beyond caring for the animals, is educating the public. The ultimate goal of a sanctuary should be to change the way that humans think of, and treat, non-human animals.
Humane Farm Animal Care
Humane Farm Animal Care was established to promote and administer its certification and labeling program, Certified Humane Raised & Handled, for meat, dairy, eggs, and poultry raised under its animal care standards. It is a non-profit organization [1] governed by a Board of Directors and retains a Scientific Committee which includes scientists and veterinarians.[2] The organization is endorsed by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Humane Society of the United States.[3]
Mission
Humane Farm Animal Care's mission is "to improve the welfare of farm animals by providing viable, credible, duly monitored standards for humane food production and ensuring consumers that certified products meet these standards." [6]
Mission
Humane Farm Animal Care's mission is "to improve the welfare of farm animals by providing viable, credible, duly monitored standards for humane food production and ensuring consumers that certified products meet these standards." [6]
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees are of central importance to the application of laws to animal research in the United States. Most research involving laboratory animals is funded by the United States National Institutes of Health or other federal agencies. The NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare has been directed by law to develop policies that describe the role of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees. [8]
Every institution that uses animals for federally funded laboratory research must have an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Each local IACUC reviews research protocols and conducts evaluations of the institution's animal care and use which includes the results of inspections of facilities that are required by law [9].
Every institution that uses animals for federally funded laboratory research must have an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Each local IACUC reviews research protocols and conducts evaluations of the institution's animal care and use which includes the results of inspections of facilities that are required by law [9].
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