1. How many pets do you have?

   A. None, I am currently living in a situation where I am not allowed pets. (answer only questions 4 and

   B. A couple of pets, not many, but for now that is all I have time for.

   C. Lots and lots of pets, all receive a lot of attention daily, walks, etc.

   D. Lots, usually at least one new litter of kittens or puppies every year, and I am always looking for more, I am always looking for more!

   E. I have a pet, but I am not allowed them where I live, don’t tell on me!

2. Where did you acquire most of your pets from?

   A. A pet store.

   B. Most came from people who were giving them away, friends, family.

   C. Most came from a breeder.

   D. I adopted most of my pets from the animal shelter.

3. Do you breed your pets?

   A. No, all are spayed, neutered, or are the type of animals that live in cages.

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   B. Not yet, but I think they are cute and would have cute babies.

   C. Yes, and we managed to find all the puppies/kittens homes.

   D. I take my dog/cat to shows and have proven it to be worth breeding, as well I have done or will do the appropriate vet tests, therefore I have bred, or intend to.

4. Do you donate to, or volunteer at, any animal charities?

   A. Yes, I donate to the local animal shelter, and, or, volunteer my time at the local animal shelter.

   B. I would love to, but at this time I cannot afford the time, or cash.

   C. I donate to big organizations like PETA, or World Wildlife Fund, for example.

   D. Huh, I guess I never thought about either.

   E. No, I refuse to go to the local shelter because it is too sad.

5. Tell me about your cat or dog?

   A. I have a non-shedding pet, because the hair all over the house drives me nuts!

   B. I have a non-shedding pet, because somebody in my household has allergies.

   C. My pets have short hair,I brush them now and then.

   D. Long haired!!! Shedding!!! Ah well, that’s part of pet ownership.

6. Describe your sofa?

   A. Covered in pet hair, scratched it bits by the cat, I think my dog is sleeping on it now, but oh well.

   B. I try to keep the pets off the sofa, but it is hard, I swear they jump up the second I turn my back.

   C. It is in perfect shape, the pets never dare jump on, or scratch the sofa, and the cats are all declawed.

   D. I thought this was a questionnaire about pets, why are you asking about furniture?

7. When you first got your pet, what characteristics did you look at?

   A. I liked the color.

   B. I wanted the youngest and cutest pet, and thats how I got my pet.

   C. I picked a breed first, based on my lifestyle and took a while to look for the right pet for me.

   D. I went to the shelter and picked out the animal that had been there the longest, was older, or was one of the least adoptable.

8. What do you think of ownership of exotic animals, such as Sugar Gliders, Parrots, Wolves,or Lizards?

   A. We have any right to keep any animal as a pet if we want, there should be no laws.

   B. Certain types of animals do very well with humans, and actually thrive with them,so for those types of animals it is okay, also for animals who are facing loss of habitat in the wild I think it is okay, as long as it is done well, with large natural type enclosures.

   C. I want a wolf!

   D. Pets should only be cats, dogs, rabbits, fish, and those we commonly keep as pets already.

   

Photo of a girl and her cat, from Wikimedia. 

RESULTS

1. A, gets 50 points, because you can not answer all the questions. B and C both get 10 points. D gets minus 5 points, because this person is most likely a collector, somebody who keeps animals to make themselves feel “cool”, rather than putting the needs of the animals first. E gets minus five points, because if you live where pets are not allowed, and have a pet, you have not acted responsibly for that pet, tenants are frequently forced to surrender pets when the landlord finds out. Note: It is not the number of animals owned that determines if you love animals or not, it is wether or not you put the needs of the animal as a priority.

2. A gets minus 10 points, unless you are referring to fish. All other pet store pets come from mass breeder situations where the goal is profit. The breeding animals (even dogs) are often kept in small cages with little human interaction. Good pet lovers know they should never support stores who sell animals, particularly puppies and kittens. Some pet stores act as agents for proper animal shelters, if this was the case and you adopted a pet belonging to a shelter (you would have the contract from the shelter not a sales receipt from a store) then give yourself 5 points. It is way better than buying from a store, but not as good as going directly to the shelter. For future reference most shelters have small animals too, not just cats and dogs. B gets zero points. You make it easy for people to find homes for litters which makes it easy for them to think it is okay to allow their pet to breed, which means more pets in shelters will not find homes. C gets 10 points if the dog is a purebred, with papers, and both parents went to shows to prove their worth as breeding animals, 5 points if the dog is a purebred with papers, but no show records from the parents, and zero points if there are no papers or show records.

3. A and D get 10 points, a true pet lover does not just breed to make more cute animals, they realize there are too many unwanted ones so either do not breed, or only breed proven quality animals for the purpose of improving the breed. B or C, minus 10 points, there are thousands of animals who are euthanized every week because more are born than there are homes for, every pet that finds a home, one shelter pet will not.

4. A or B get 10 points, donating or volunteering at local shelters is a terrific way of showing you care. C is 5 points, donations at smaller, local, levels actually help more pets. D is zero and E is also zero, remember it is only sad if nobody comes.

5. A is minus 5 points, a real pet lover wouldn’t care about pet hair in the house. B and C are plus 5. D is plus 10. A pet that requires a lot of work, is an effort of love.

6. A is plus 10, an animal lover realizes that cats are cats, they scratch (although we all would prefer they don’t scratch the sofa), and that pets have fur which falls out from time to time. B and D get zero, and C gets minus 5.

7. A and B get zero. C and D, get plus ten.

8. A and C are minus ten, they are both selfish answers that only think about the wishes of the owner, rather than the needs of the animal. B is plus ten, there recently was a species of frog who were almost wiped out when a landslide destroyed their natural habitat, if not for some animals owned by hobbyists the species would have been obliterated. Not all animals are suited for pets, not all people are suited for ownership. D is a zero point answer.

SCORES!

65 to 80. Clearly a person who is passionate about pets. You are also well educated on the way the “pet” industry works and are putting the animals interest on the same level as, or above, your own.

45 to 64. You love pets but perhaps need a bit more time to learn about the pet industry itself.

20 to 44. You like pets but maybe can learn more about them, their requirements for a happy life, and the pet industry as a whole.

Below 20. You only “think” you love pets , but probably care more about what you “want” than what a pet “needs”. Do some research on pets, puppy mills, animal shelters, and so on.