Wolf Cub Scouts
At this stage in your scouting career, your manual introduces you to the concept of abuse and how to recognize its warning signs. By learning about animal abuse and its warning signs, Wolf Scouts will be better prepared to recognize the sign that may accompany abusive behavior amongst humans.
Statistics show a correlation between family abuse and animal abuse. Animals were abused in 88 percent of homes where child physical abuse was present (DeViney, Dickert & Lockwood, 1983).
CAHS is the only Franklin County institution sanctioned for Humane Officers, who enforce animal protection laws and ensure the safety of the animals of our community.
Achievement 5 Tools for Fixing and Building
Work with an adult to build a feral cat shelter. Feral cats are not domesticated and therefore remain as outdoor cats even during cold, winter months. They need shelter away from snow and rain.
Elective 14 Pets
a. Take care of a pet.
- Option 1 - Participate in our Animal Needs lesson plan (under the Programs section of the Web site).
- Option 2 - Schedule a tour of CAHS for your den to learn about how to care for companion animals.
Ask your parent to take responsibility for your animal or if you do not have a pet, ask your neighbor if you can help take care of his/her pet.
b. Know what to do when you meet a strange dog.
- Option 1 - Participate in our Safety lesson plan (under the Programs section of the Web site)
Humane Officers must follow Ohio animal cruelty laws and definitions. They are commissioned and empowered under Ohio Revised Code for the purpose of prosecuting individuals for animal cruelty and neglect.