Unit 1: Caring for animals

Question 1

Name 5 acts of cruelty to animals.

Answer 1

• beating
• stoning
• kicking
• leaving animals tied up with no food or water
• overworking animals

Question 2

Name 4 ways that we can do to protect and care for animals.

Answer 2

• make sure they have enough food, water and shelter
• take them to a vet when they are sick or hurt
• don’t overwork animals, like horses & donkeys
• report acts of cruelty to animal organisations

Question 3

What is AACL’s purpose and give the full name.

Answer 3

The Animal Anti-Cruelty League protects tame and wild animals from suffering and shows people the best way to take care after them.

Question 4

What is Carthorse Protection Association’s purpose and where is it situated?

Answer 4

It is based on the Cape Flats in Cape Town. They protect working carthorses from abuse, help carthorse owners with food, horse shoes and treatment by vets for the horses.