presented by crystal munnis david comita jaslyn moore
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Presented by
Crystal MunnisDavid ComitaJaslyn Moore
IntroductionAnalysis of literature reviewed led to a study to determine the notions, behaviors, assumptions, and knowledge of pet owners.
Our hypothesis was that people were not aware and utilizing the outlets available to them and their pets.
The results from the study proved our hypothesis to be true in that people were not receiving education, knowledge, and information from reputable sources.
Executive Summary
Key Concepts:
Hypothesis: People were not aware and utilizing the outlets available to them and their pets.
• Abandoned Animals: Some have behavior issues, been subjected to cruelty or just left behind.
• Reproduction of Animals: Animals are not getting spayed/neutered at an early age
• Adoption of Animals: Finding loving homes for those who have been abandoned
MSPCA Programs∙ Cruelty Prevention ∙ Animal Protection & Legislation∙ Dog Training∙ Equine Safety & Ambulance∙ Spay/Neuter Program∙ Blood Donor Program
∙ Boston Spay/Neuter Clinic∙ Cat Campaign, Humane Education∙ Pet Care Assistance∙ Pet Owner Resources∙ Wildlife Resources∙ Hillside Acre Animal Cemetery
Our Focus
∙ To raise awareness of the programs offered by the MSPCA Boston
∙ To find animals loving homes
∙ To decrease the abandonment of animals
∙ Rise attentiveness of low cost spay/neutering programs offered
The Survey
The Results
33%
67%
Do you own a dog?
YesNo
26%
74%
Do you own a cat?
Yes No
48%
49%
2%
Do you know of any animal shelters in your area?
YesNoBlank
Pet store26%
Shel-ter
19%
Breeder40%
Mul-tiple12%
Blank4%
Where would you rather get your pet?
Pet storeShelterBreederMultipleBlank
More kn
owledga
ble
Pets nee
d homes
Safet
y/clea
nliness
/quali
ty
Breeding a
speci
fic bree
d
Affordab
lity
Other res
ponses
Convenien
ce
Reputati
on
New puppy
Doesn't m
atter
Blank
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Why?
Responses
Quantity
51%
8%2%
38%
Is your animal spayed/neutered?
Yes No Blank I don’t have one 25%
75%
If no, would you like to perform this procedure?
Yes No
Yes No I don’t have one
Amount 18 42 24
2.5
7.5
12.5
17.5
22.5
27.5
32.5
37.5
42.5
Have you heard of low-cost spay and neuter programs?
Find a new home for it Give it to a shelter Abandon it Blank Other, please specify:
Amount 56 10 3 2 2
5
15
25
35
45
55
What would you do if you had to give up your pet?
18%
80%
2%
Do you know of any lost cost or free programs the MSPCA offers?
Yes No Blank11%
88%
1%
Have you ever visited the MSPCA website?
YesNoBlank
MSPCA Website
18%
81%
1%
Did you know the cost of getting a pet is cheaper at the MSPCA?
Yes
No
Blank
ConclusionThe results show that most people in the sample survey had
little if any knowledge about the MSPCA, their services, knowledge, quality, and efforts for finding homes for abandoned
animals.
The preconceived notion about shelters is that they are dirty, unfit, of low quality and less reputable than a breeder or pet
store.
Slightly over half the sample surveyed was aware of an animal shelter in their area.
Only 19% knew that purchasing an animal from the MSPCA is significantly lower than purchasing a pet and giving it care from
elsewhere.
Summary
The MSCPA has many outlets to helping pet owners, families and their pets live happier lives and decrease the
abandonment of their animals in times of economic and financial crisis.
Conditions at the MSPCA are clean, sterile, bright and welcoming to those looking to adopt.
There are special rooms and proceedings so that each animal gets the care it needs (including several walks, playtime, and attention) throughout the day. Animal care technicians and
volunteers work around the clock to clean, facilitate and accommodate pets and their needs.
The Solution
Through a variety of different networks, we propose that the MSPCA team up with local pet stores, schools and work places to offer free seminars/classes to allow the spread of information
and knowledge about their programs offered.
To raise the standards we recommend that the MSPCA offer free tours of their facility so that word of mouth will travel to those
looking to adopt.
Teaming up with colleges that allow community “work study” programs.