Which term describes 'random sources' as sources of animals?

Which term describes 'random sources' as sources of animals?

• A. Animals from zoos
• B. Purpose bred
• C. Dogs and cats from pounds, shelters, auction sales, or from any person who did not breed and raise them on his or her premises
• D. Only domestic dogs

Answer: (C)

Random source refers to animals not bred and raised by a breeder on premises. It includes dogs and cats obtained from pounds, shelters, auction sales, or from any person who did not breed and raise them themselves. This category matters because these animals come with uncertain histories—unknown vaccination status, disease exposure, and genetic background—which affects health screening, quarantine needs, and record-keeping when they enter a program or facility. This is in contrast to animals described as purpose bred, which are produced and raised specifically to supply a predictable lineage and health history. Animals from zoos aren’t typically described as random sources for this context, and narrowing to only domestic dogs excludes cats and other species that can be included in random-source definitions.

Random source refers to animals not bred and raised by a breeder on premises. It includes dogs and cats obtained from pounds, shelters, auction sales, or from any person who did not breed and raise them themselves. This category matters because these animals come with uncertain histories—unknown vaccination status, disease exposure, and genetic background—which affects health screening, quarantine needs, and record-keeping when they enter a program or facility.

This is in contrast to animals described as purpose bred, which are produced and raised specifically to supply a predictable lineage and health history. Animals from zoos aren’t typically described as random sources for this context, and narrowing to only domestic dogs excludes cats and other species that can be included in random-source definitions.