Thursday, January 23, 2014
Analysis
Examine the possible solutions against your criteria
Each of the solutions meets the criteria, however, two of them just won't work. There is no funding to be able to build another shelter to house these animals. As for the other solution, you can talk all you want but it depends on the person to follow through. Some people are just indifferent or they simply won't do it. The only solution that would work would be to spay/neuter.
Choose the best option and explain reasons for choice
The best solution would be to spay/neuter because it's more affordable and has a higher chance of working. This effectively eliminates any stray/feral animals, cats especially, from having babies without a home. The government already uses this as a way to control stray cat populations. They round up some cats spay/neuter them and clip their ear to let people know that that cat is fixed.
Each of the solutions meets the criteria, however, two of them just won't work. There is no funding to be able to build another shelter to house these animals. As for the other solution, you can talk all you want but it depends on the person to follow through. Some people are just indifferent or they simply won't do it. The only solution that would work would be to spay/neuter.
Choose the best option and explain reasons for choice
The best solution would be to spay/neuter because it's more affordable and has a higher chance of working. This effectively eliminates any stray/feral animals, cats especially, from having babies without a home. The government already uses this as a way to control stray cat populations. They round up some cats spay/neuter them and clip their ear to let people know that that cat is fixed.
06.03
Consider all possible solutions or alternatives
Three possible solutions to this problem would be spaying/neutering, additional shelters, and inform the community.
Some people oppose these solutions because they cost more money, there may not be space for more or larger shelters, or people are indifferent. Some people may not want to spay/neuter their pets.
Calculate the consequences of these solutions--both intended and unintended at all levels of the economy.
Government: If more shelters were added then it would require more funding.
Household: More animals would have homes and there would be more space in the shelters.
Businesses: Vet offices would get more patients and business.
Rest of the world: There would less contamination with our natural resources.
By spaying and neutering fewer animals would wind up in shelters. Fewer animals would have to be put down if there were more shelters. There would be more jobs in the shelters. Informing the people would give them a chance to make an impact in the community and in the lives of animals.
Three possible solutions to this problem would be spaying/neutering, additional shelters, and inform the community.
Some people oppose these solutions because they cost more money, there may not be space for more or larger shelters, or people are indifferent. Some people may not want to spay/neuter their pets.
Calculate the consequences of these solutions--both intended and unintended at all levels of the economy.
Government: If more shelters were added then it would require more funding.
Household: More animals would have homes and there would be more space in the shelters.
Businesses: Vet offices would get more patients and business.
Rest of the world: There would less contamination with our natural resources.
By spaying and neutering fewer animals would wind up in shelters. Fewer animals would have to be put down if there were more shelters. There would be more jobs in the shelters. Informing the people would give them a chance to make an impact in the community and in the lives of animals.
With spay/neuter there
would be fewer animals roaming the streets.
Shelters would have to round up stray animals and spay/neuter them. By building additional shelters there would
be much needed space for unwanted animals instead of being let loose. However, it would cost more money to build
it. By informing the community more
animals could be adopted from shelters and not be euthanized. Less people will buy from breeders.
Works Cited
"Pet
Overpopulation : The Humane Society of the United States." RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Jan.
2014.
06.02
Identify the important criteria to evaluate possible solutions
Cooperation and involvement with the people in the community are necessary conditions for a solution to work.
There are both budget and labor concerns. There must be staff and volunteers to put the solution into action and money for funding.
In order for any solution to work the public needs to know so they can do their part to help and support.
The main challenges would be enough involvement within the community and having enough funding.
To judge which is the most effective solution they need to be tested to see which one had the most impact on the population.
Cooperation and involvement with the people in the community are necessary conditions for a solution to work.
There are both budget and labor concerns. There must be staff and volunteers to put the solution into action and money for funding.
In order for any solution to work the public needs to know so they can do their part to help and support.
The main challenges would be enough involvement within the community and having enough funding.
To judge which is the most effective solution they need to be tested to see which one had the most impact on the population.
Steps should be taken
to manage the problem because it is slowly getting out of hand.
Possible externalities should factor into the chosen solution because we need to know the effects.
Circular-flow diagram
A. Government buys products for euthanasia and items for the shelter.
B. The government borrows money to fund shelters.
C. Regulates pet laws and builds adoption shelters.
D. Taxes.
E. Savings accounts.
F. Owners go to the vet, pet stores, groomers, etc.
G. Job income goes towards pet care.
H. People buy animal food, beds, toys, supplies to take care of the pet.
I. Staff and volunteers everything needed to keep places running.
J. Revenues from sold goods.
K. Cost to maintain a business.
L. Goods such as medication, toys, supplies, food, etc.
M. Borrowing and stock issues.
N. Export Phenobarbital for euthanasia.
O. Foreign borrowing and sales of stocks.
P. Import chemicals needed to make Phenobarbital.
Q. Foreign lending and buying of stocks.
06.01
Define
the situation or problem
Animal overpopulation has become a major problem in my community. There are too many stray animals roaming the streets and not enough space in shelters. Nearly all shelters throughout the county are filled to capacity. The shelters are crowded and it is becoming increasingly harder for animals to find their forever home.
Construct a circular-flow diagram that incorporates effects of this issue of the economy
More and more animals are finding their way out onto the streets. Stray animals can cause property damage or if they wander out into streets and highways they can cause accidents. If the animal is aggressive residents can be threatened or attacked.
Stray animals can invade businesses or damage property. Business revenue can decrease if there are stray animals walking around deterring customers.
There are shelters in the community that are run and funded by the government. It costs more for the government to build larger facilities to accept more animals. Therefore, animals get turned away because there is no more space left. According to the SPCA, "most of the cats admitted to Brevard County's shelters are euthanized-killed-because there are not enough homes for them."
Many countries around the world suffer from animal overpopulation. Sometimes it seems like there are more stray animals than people.
There are shortages of much needed space in shelters. Funding is strained so it is hard on the staff. It requires a whole lot of resources and support.
Work Cited
Animal overpopulation has become a major problem in my community. There are too many stray animals roaming the streets and not enough space in shelters. Nearly all shelters throughout the county are filled to capacity. The shelters are crowded and it is becoming increasingly harder for animals to find their forever home.
Construct a circular-flow diagram that incorporates effects of this issue of the economy
More and more animals are finding their way out onto the streets. Stray animals can cause property damage or if they wander out into streets and highways they can cause accidents. If the animal is aggressive residents can be threatened or attacked.
Stray animals can invade businesses or damage property. Business revenue can decrease if there are stray animals walking around deterring customers.
There are shelters in the community that are run and funded by the government. It costs more for the government to build larger facilities to accept more animals. Therefore, animals get turned away because there is no more space left. According to the SPCA, "most of the cats admitted to Brevard County's shelters are euthanized-killed-because there are not enough homes for them."
Many countries around the world suffer from animal overpopulation. Sometimes it seems like there are more stray animals than people.
There are shortages of much needed space in shelters. Funding is strained so it is hard on the staff. It requires a whole lot of resources and support.
Work Cited
"North
Brevard S.P.C.A." Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Jan. 2014.
"SPCA North
Brevard." SPCA North Brevard.
N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Jan. 2014.
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