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Yeselia Reynoso
Contents
Overview..............................................................................................................................3
Mentor..................................................................................................................................4
Research Topics...................................................................................................................4
Project Prototype.................................................................................................................5
Audience..............................................................................................................................5
Milestones............................................................................................................................5
Measure of Success..............................................................................................................6
Engineering Process.............................................................................................................7
Veterinary Office..................................................................................................................8
Inspiration Pictures..............................................................................................................8
References..........................................................................................................................10
ANIMAL CRUELTY AWARENESS 3
Overview
Animal abuse is a major issue with animals in the United States, from underground dog
fighting rings, hoarding of animals, to individuals who neglect their pets. According to humane
society, about 70% of abused animals are dogs, and less than 30% of abused animals are cats.
Knowing this, I would like to not only like to expand my knowledge on animal health care, but
help raise awareness of animal abuse to the community. I will be able to expand my knowledge
by shadowing my mentor (a veterinarian) and being aware of the different ways to raise several
animals. I will meet with my mentor at least twice a month to better understand animal health
care.
The purpose of this Capstone idea is to raise awareness and to give a better understanding
of animal abuse in the Waxahachie community. The benefits of doing this project is because I
want to be a veterinarian in the future, and it is also something that I am strongly passionate
about. I will use my passion and ambition to get a mentorship under a veterinarian and further
The reason why I am so passionate in area is because I have rescued and raised two
abused/neglected dogs, and I am thankful to have rescued them. When I first got my pets, I had
no clue how much work there is put into taking care of them. There is a lot of work that goes into
taking care of a rescue dog such as properly training them, making them comfortable in their
new environment, and letting them get to know other animals. I have had experience in taking
care of my own animals and some other individuals animals. But, I am not a professional in
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knowing how to care for any pets or animals. Raising my dogs helped me realize of how
passionate I am in the care for animals and pets. After I finish high school, I will carry on to
Mentor
Research Topics
One of the ideas for a research topic is researching about animal abuse in America, and
the effects of it on the mental status of the animal, and how to care for abused or neglected
animals. Another idea that could researched about, is animal cruelty and the use of animal
experimentation in beauty products. From this, research can be done on cruelty free products and
how different they are from animal cruelty products. My final idea can be about the use of
Project Prototype
The project will consist of a brochure that describes how to properly care for a dog. The
reason why the brochure will discuss that is because a lot of cruelty cases are committed because
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people lack the knowledge on how to care for their dog. There will also be three fliers: one will
discuss animal cruelty laws in Texas, the second will be what to always carry with you when
going out with your dog, and lastly it will discuss who to call to report animal cruelty.
Audience
I would like to present my final project to any veterinarian or any persons who work in a
veterinarian clinic. Id also like to present my capstone to my mentor and the individuals who
work for him. There will also be documentations done on a blog with updates of what I have
learned thus far. The audience will be those who go visit the blog website. The final Capstone
project will be presented at the capstone showcase where anyone may come and learn about my
project.
Milestones
November 10, Begin researching about animal abuse and learn Yes
2016 about ways to help prevent it. Also, begin asking
mentor questions on how to raise an abused animal.
March 25, Create a flyer on things to always bring with you for Yes
2017 your dog.
April 6, 2017 Make flyers about animal cruelty laws and who to
contact to report animal abuse
April 10, 2017 Send out animal cruelty survey for students to take
April 11, 2016 Get supplies for tri-fold and begin design
To measure my success, I could meet with my mentor and ask any questions that I may
have, and discuss what I have done on my project thus far. I could also make surveys for the
individuals who got a care package and ask how well it worked for them, and ask if there is
Engineering Process
Define the Problem: There is a lack of knowledge about animal abuse in the community.
(Ex. how it can affect an animal, and how to properly care for a dog, items to always
affects the mental status of an animal, and how to care for an abused animal. There will
also be research on cruelty laws in Texas and who to report animal abuse to.
Specify Requirements: Cannot meet with mentor weekly, because of lack of times, and
our locations from one another is very far. The care package must also be able to suit all
dogs.
Brainstorm Solutions: Outline a process of steps to help put a stop/aware animal lovers
about animal abuse. Also, outline a process of steps on how to care for abused dog, or
how to properly care for a dog to prevent accidental animal abuse and neglect.
Design and Build Prototype: The prototype is the dog care package; the second prototype
Present Findings and Reflect: Get feedback on dog care packages and present the
Veterinary Office
Animal Hospital
Inspiration Pictures
Bon-Bon
References
Dodman, Nicholas (2014, September 14). How to Care for an Abused Dog.
http://www.petplace.com/article/dogs/behavior-training/understanding-your-dog/how-to-care-
for-an-abused-pet.
The Humane Society (2016). Animal Cruelty Facts and Stats.
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/abuse_neglect/facts/animal_cruelty_facts_statistics.html