Pets Exam 4 Latest 2025-2026.
Questions & Correct Verified Answers.
Graded A
•Pound Laws• - ANS Local and state government have laws prohibiting the
use of pound/humane society animals to be used in research.
1876 - Cruelty to Animals Act (Britain) - ANS World's first law to protect the
use and regulation of animals in research•Set limits on the use of
animals•Instituted a licensing system
1966 - Animal Welfare Act (AWA) - ANSRegulates dealers and laboratories
who handle dogs, cats and small mammals.
Only Federal regulation existing to protect animals in research. Other
regulations refer to AWA.
1.Individuals/Organizations selling or buying dogs and cats for lab and pet
store use must be licensed
2.Laboratories required to register with USDA and keep accurate records
3.Enforced by USDA
1985 - Health Research Extension Act - ANS"Improved Standards for
Laboratory Animals Act"•Establishes definition of humane care•Required
research organizations to establish experiments that:1.Do not use
animals2.Reduces animals used3.Minimizes animal pain and suffering
1
,1992 - The Animal Enterprise Protection Act - ANSFederal law imposing
fines and imprisonment to those interfering with the operation of animal
business causing economic damages of $10,000+.•Also includes
sentences of 10 years to life in prison for causing "serious bodily injury or
death to another person during the cause of offense."
acceptence - ANSA time when an individual is at peace.•Sadness will still
remain which is natural and normal, but it is now bearable.•Individual now
has pleasant memories of their pet
Advantages of Using Animals over Human Subjects for Scientific Research
- ANSControl and manage the aging process
More consistency of subjects such as weight and genetic make-up
Similar body systems
More information often available about a particular animal due to rapid
reproduction rates of animals vs. humans.
Control environment animal livesEx. Temperature, lighting, diet, etc.
Allergen Detection Dogs - ANSDetect a potentially fatal substance in an
environment.
anger - ANSPerson will often blame others
Animal Rights - ANSBelieve animals have rights and all (humans and
animals) should be treated equally
Do not believe in (to name just a few):
2
, Humans having animals as pets
Using animals for research
Animal production agriculture
Have caused major destruction to animal research labs
Animal Science Science option - ANS- Veterinary School prep, research,
veterinary assistant Business option - Sales, pet foods, breeders, farms
Animal Welfare - ANSConcerned about the care and management of
animals
Do not necessarily ban animals in research
Responsible for:1.Legislation to ban use of shelter/pound animals from
research2.Improved living conditions of animals
Animal-Assisted Therapy - ANS"Pet Therapy" first introduced in 1964 for
child psychotherapy sessions by Boris Levinson, an American child
psychologist.
Using a well-trained and well-socialized animal as a therapeutic tool.
Used in medical, physical and mental health settings and rehabilitation.
Animals privately owned by individuals who want to help others in need by
sharing their pet with them.
interest has increased dramatically since the 1970's
Animals Improve Human Health and Well-Being by: - ANSReducing stress
Alleviating depression
Positively affecting the cardiovascular system
Teaching caring behavior and elevate self-esteem
3
Questions & Correct Verified Answers.
Graded A
•Pound Laws• - ANS Local and state government have laws prohibiting the
use of pound/humane society animals to be used in research.
1876 - Cruelty to Animals Act (Britain) - ANS World's first law to protect the
use and regulation of animals in research•Set limits on the use of
animals•Instituted a licensing system
1966 - Animal Welfare Act (AWA) - ANSRegulates dealers and laboratories
who handle dogs, cats and small mammals.
Only Federal regulation existing to protect animals in research. Other
regulations refer to AWA.
1.Individuals/Organizations selling or buying dogs and cats for lab and pet
store use must be licensed
2.Laboratories required to register with USDA and keep accurate records
3.Enforced by USDA
1985 - Health Research Extension Act - ANS"Improved Standards for
Laboratory Animals Act"•Establishes definition of humane care•Required
research organizations to establish experiments that:1.Do not use
animals2.Reduces animals used3.Minimizes animal pain and suffering
1
,1992 - The Animal Enterprise Protection Act - ANSFederal law imposing
fines and imprisonment to those interfering with the operation of animal
business causing economic damages of $10,000+.•Also includes
sentences of 10 years to life in prison for causing "serious bodily injury or
death to another person during the cause of offense."
acceptence - ANSA time when an individual is at peace.•Sadness will still
remain which is natural and normal, but it is now bearable.•Individual now
has pleasant memories of their pet
Advantages of Using Animals over Human Subjects for Scientific Research
- ANSControl and manage the aging process
More consistency of subjects such as weight and genetic make-up
Similar body systems
More information often available about a particular animal due to rapid
reproduction rates of animals vs. humans.
Control environment animal livesEx. Temperature, lighting, diet, etc.
Allergen Detection Dogs - ANSDetect a potentially fatal substance in an
environment.
anger - ANSPerson will often blame others
Animal Rights - ANSBelieve animals have rights and all (humans and
animals) should be treated equally
Do not believe in (to name just a few):
2
, Humans having animals as pets
Using animals for research
Animal production agriculture
Have caused major destruction to animal research labs
Animal Science Science option - ANS- Veterinary School prep, research,
veterinary assistant Business option - Sales, pet foods, breeders, farms
Animal Welfare - ANSConcerned about the care and management of
animals
Do not necessarily ban animals in research
Responsible for:1.Legislation to ban use of shelter/pound animals from
research2.Improved living conditions of animals
Animal-Assisted Therapy - ANS"Pet Therapy" first introduced in 1964 for
child psychotherapy sessions by Boris Levinson, an American child
psychologist.
Using a well-trained and well-socialized animal as a therapeutic tool.
Used in medical, physical and mental health settings and rehabilitation.
Animals privately owned by individuals who want to help others in need by
sharing their pet with them.
interest has increased dramatically since the 1970's
Animals Improve Human Health and Well-Being by: - ANSReducing stress
Alleviating depression
Positively affecting the cardiovascular system
Teaching caring behavior and elevate self-esteem
3
