1. Introduction 2 Small Animals

2. Zoology: Zoologist: Vertebrates: Chordates: The study of animals
Scientist who studies animals
Vertebrates:
Animal with a back bone
Chordates:
Animal with a backbone or a notochord

3. Classification System
Kingdom
plants/animals
Animalia-obtain their food from
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Grouping system based on similarities, from general  specific.
Order
Family
Genus
Species

4. 5 Classes of Animals Fish Amphibians Reptiles Birds Mammals
Osteichthyes, study of:
ichthyology
Amphibia, study of:
herpetology
Reptilia, study of:
herpetology
Aves, study of:
ornithology
Mammalia, study of:
mammalogy

5. Animal Rights- Animal Welfare-
The belief that animals have the same rights as humans. PETA- people for the ethical treatment of animals
Animal Welfare-
The belief that animals should be treated humanely. Animal Welfare Act, ASPCA- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

6. Zoonosis: Parasites: Rabies: Ringworm:
Disease that can be transmitted from humans to animals or animals to humans.
Parasites:
Lives off a host organism by taking nutrients from it. It must have a host to complete its life cycle.
Rabies:
A viral infection that affects the nervous system. Mammals are especially susceptible.
Ringworm:
A skin disease caused by a fungus. Proper sanitation will prevent its spread. Rare for it to transfer from animals to humans.

7. Industry
The companion animal or pet industry is one of the largest growing industries in the U.S.
Pet owners spent around $13 billion dollars last year on their pets. They bought supplies including: pet food, vet bills, & toys
Pet food sales make-up 40% of the industry. Health services represent $9.2 billion, and pet supplies such as toys make up $9.3 billion.

8. Independent Work Get a book from side shelves.
Fill in missing information in your note packets on your OWN.
When finished, read the article at the end of your packet and answer the following questions:
1. Write a new title for this article.
2. Would you set-up a trust fund for your pet?
3. Why/not would you set-up a trust fund for your pet?
4. If you were this woman, how would you have allocated (divided) your millions?