NACA Animal Control Officers Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT a common reason for animals arriving at a shelter?

1. Owner surrenders

2. Puppy mills

3. Bird trapping

4. Strays

The correct answer is: Bird trapping

Bird trapping is not a common reason for animals arriving at a shelter compared to the other options listed. Owner surrenders occur when pet owners can no longer care for their animals due to various circumstances, such as financial difficulties or changes in living situations. Puppy mills contribute to animal overpopulation and often lead to unhealthy animals entering shelters when they can no longer be cared for or sold. Strays, or abandoned and lost animals, frequently end up in shelters as a result of being lost or turned out by their owners. In contrast, bird trapping is a more specific and less prevalent activity, often related to hunting or wildlife management, rather than a significant source of animals in animal shelters. Thus, it stands out as the option that is not typically associated with the reasons for animal intake in shelters.