Enrichment for Shelter-Living Animals

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to shelter animals' enrichment and stress management, extracted from the lecture notes.

Enrichment

A systematic approach that provides for both the psychological and behavioral needs of captive animals.

Shelter Stressors

Factors such as social isolation, confinement, noise, lack of control, and new sensory experiences that affect animals in shelters.

Canine Enrichment

Enhancements for dogs in shelters that aid in improving their welfare through various methods.

Feline Enrichment

Improvements and activities provided for cats in shelters to cater to their physical and psychological needs.

Olfactory Enrichment

Use of scents, such as essential oils or pheromones, to enrich the environment for animals.

Auditory Enrichment

Incorporating sounds, such as music or audiobooks, to create a calming atmosphere for shelter animals.

Social Enrichment

Providing opportunities for social interactions with humans or other animals to enhance well-being.

DIY Enrichment

Cost-effective activities and tools that can be utilized to create enriching environments without high expenses.

Boomer Ball

A durable toy that can be used both inside and outside of the kennel to encourage active play.

KONG

A popular toy that encourages natural licking and chewing behavior, often used in enrichment activities.

Human Social Interaction

Engaging with animals through petting and play, which helps reduce stress and improve welfare.

Scratching Posts

A critical component of feline enrichment that allows cats to maintain claws and express natural behaviors.

Puzzle Feeders

Food enrichment tools that stimulate foraging and hunting behaviors in shelter cats.

Feeding Enrichment

Methods of providing food that cater to natural foraging and hunting instincts in captive animals.

Conspecific Interaction

Interaction between individuals of the same species which can lower stress and improve social behaviors.

Stress Reduction

Strategies employed to decrease anxiety and promote calmness in shelter animals.

Sensory Experiences

New types of stimuli (sight, sound, smell) that can either add stress or provide enrichment to shelter animals.