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Pet Friendly Survey
From Allen and Linda Anderson, Angel Animals Network

Dear Pet Guardian,

Think of the Pet Friendly Survey (below) as your chance to share what goods, services, products, and attitudes would best support you as a person who views pets as family members.

We are using this survey to do research for a book we plan to write. Your answers will help us know what you are thinking as pet parents. We will review your answers and possibly follow up by interviewing you for the book.

With the information that you provide, our hope is to further the goal of having no more homeless pets. The more pet-friendly communities and countries are, the more people will be able to comfortably adopt and keep their pets safe and happy as respected and valued family members.

We will not rent or sell your contact information to anyone, so please fill in all the required fields. Thank you for answering the questions and providing as many examples as you can.

* Complete this survey by answering all the questions

* Provide a minimum of one example in each of the red-bolded categories below

* Fill in the required fields for contact information

* Send back the survey using one of the options below.

Thank you so much for your honesty and your willingness to share.

Sincerely,
Allen and Linda Anderson
Founders, Angel Animals Network -- Where Pets Are Family
www.angelanimals.net

SURVEY BEGINS HERE

Fill out the required fields below for contact information:

Your Name:

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Directions for Returning Completed Survey:

Option 1: Copy-paste this website survey (below) to an email letter or a Word document and fill in your answers. Email with subject line: PetFriendly Survey to angelanimals@aol.com.

Option 2: Email to angelanimals@aol.com to request the survey form. Write "Want Survey" in the subject line. We will email the survey form to you. Just click reply, fill out the survey, and email back to us by clicking "Send."

Option 3: Print out this survey and fill in your answers. Fax to 952-406-8608

Option 4: Print out this survey and fill in your answers. Mail to: Angel Animals, POB 16682, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Survey Categories:

General Survey Questions
Humanizing Pets
Dating, Romance, and Weddings
Family Members and Blended Families
Housing – Where You Choose to Live
Home Design, Landscaping, Furniture, and Appliances
Pet Health and Human Health
Religion, Spiritual Beliefs, and Values
End of Life and Bereavement
Voting and Politics
Social Network
Spending Habits and Priorities
Pet Food and Supplies
Pet Services and Gifts
Transportation – Cars, Planes, Trains, Buses, and Relocation
Leisure Travel and Vacation
Restaurants, Entertainment, and Leisure Activities
Businesses and Work
Homeless Animals and Rescue

General Survey Questions

What pets live in your home now? List type of pet(s) and how many you have of this type.

What pets have you had in your life? List type of pet and how many of this type.

How long have you lived with pets in your household?

Do you object to being called a “pet owner” or to describing the adoption of pets as “buying and selling”?

What terms, other than “pet owner”, would you prefer using?

What terms, other than “buying and selling” would you prefer using?

For the following statements, check which answers most represents your opinions. If the question doesn’t pertain to what you have experienced, check N/A for Non-applicable.

If a pet is in a printed or display advertisement or a radio or television commercial as part of a company’s message, I am inclined to read the ad or watch/listen to the commercial.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

Give an example of an ad or commercial that especially appealed to you.

I wish companies would take my pet into consideration when they design new products.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

Give an example of a new pet-friendly product you would like to have.

Humanizing Pets

My pets are family members.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

I refer to my pet as a “furbaby”.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of other names you use when referring to yourself in relation to your pet.

I consider myself to be a "pet parent."
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

I refer to myself as my pet's "mommy" or "daddy."
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

I consider my pet to be my friend and companion.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

I consider my pet to be my best friend.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

I take family portraits with my pet.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

I give my pets human names.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

I call my pets by nicknames.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of nicknames you have given to pets.

My pet sleeps in the bed with me.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

My pet sleeps in my bedroom but not on my bed.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

My pets have their own beds.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a product or service you would use for your pet’s bedtime if it was available.

I consult with an animal communicator or pet psychic to find out what my pet is thinking and feeling.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

I consult with an animal behaviorist or pet psychologist about my pet’s neuroses or bad habits.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a product or service you would use to better understand and deal with your pet’s emotions or behavior.

Dating, Romance, and Weddings

I have chosen NOT to live with, marry, or become a life partner with someone who didn’t understand or support my love for pets.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a choice you made or regret making about a partner who didn’t understand or support your love for a pet.

I use a dating service that matches people with their common interests in pets.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a product or service that would help you to make better choices or include your pet’s welfare in your choice of a romantic partner.

Family Members and Blended Families

I make decisions and choices in my life that revolve around the fact that I view my pet as a family member.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a decision or choice you have made because you view your pet as a family member.

I have brought my pet into a household where there are other pets due to a marriage or because I started living with someone else.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of how forming a blended pet family has or has not worked out.

Housing – Where You Choose to Live

I choose a house to live in that has pet safety features such as a fenced-in back yard, away from busy highways, windows for the pet to look out, etc.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a pet safety feature you have considered when choosing a house.

I consider factors such as nearby location of dog parks, veterinary offices, pet daycare, pet food/supply stores when I choose where to live.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a pet factor that has affected your choice of where to live.

Home Design, Landscaping, Furniture, and Appliances

I choose furniture and appliances that are not easily destroyed by a pet.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of furniture or appliances you have chosen because your pet wouldn’t easily destroy them, e.g. type of fabric or flooring.

I take my pet into consideration when I design or remodel my home or landscaping.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a design feature you have chosen with your pet in mind, e.g. addition of doggy door, installation of a pet shower, plants that are not toxic to pets.

Pet Health and Human Health

I choose one vet over another based on whether or not the vet offers alternative and holistic healing methods or remedies.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

Give an example of alternative and holistic methods or remedies you want from your vet.

I expect a vet to be sensitive to my feelings about my pet and to communicate with me about my needs.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

I buy pet health insurance that covers veterinary procedures and prescriptions.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of pet health insurance you have bought and if it was worthwhile.

I call a poison hot line when my pet has eaten or drunk something that could make him/her ill.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Having a pet improves my physical and mental health.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

Give an example of how having a pet has improved your physical and/or mental health.

Religion, Spiritual Beliefs, and Values

I refuse to attend or be a member of a church, religion, or spiritual path because of its views on pets/animals.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of refusing to attend, be a member of, or leaving a church, religion, or spiritual path because of its views on pets/animals.

Give an example of what a church, religion, clergy member, or spiritual path could provide that would honor and support your spiritual beliefs about pets.

I would be inclined to attend a church, religion, or meeting of a spiritual group if it was pet-friendly.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

End of Life and Bereavement

I hold pet memorial services for my pets after they die.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

I bury my pets in a pet cemetery.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

I have my pets cremated.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

I call or participate online in a pet loss hotline, a pet bereavement group, or counseling to help me deal with the loss of my pets.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of what you have participated in to help with pet bereavement.

I perform certain rituals or make special tributes to my pet, e.g. making a donation to an animal shelter in my pet’s name.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a ritual or special tribute you have made to honor your deceased pet.

Voting and Politics

I check the records of people running for public office to find out where they stand on animal issues that are important to me.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

Give an example of what you look for in the animal issue records of politicians when deciding for whom you will vote.

I am influenced by images of politicians posing with pets or who have pets of their own.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

Give an example of a pet image or pet adoption by a politician that influenced you, e.g. President Obama promising to adopt a dog for his children after the election.

Social Networking

My pet has his/her own Twitter/Facebook/Myspace, etc. account and/or blog.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example and URL of your pet’s online social networking account or blog.

I connect with other pet lovers through Internet social networking.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of connecting with other pet lovers through social networking.

I use my pet’s photo to introduce myself on websites or Internet social networking sites.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of what online and Internet social networking services you would like to see in addition to what already exists for pet lovers.

Spending Habits and Priorities

When financial times are tough, I reduce what I spend on my pet family members.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

Give an example of how you have cut back on spending for your pet (if applicable).

Give an example of human products or services you have cut back in order to keep taking care of your pet at the usual level (if applicable).

Give an example of a pet new product or service you would spend money on during tough financial times. (If a business or organization had this product or service for pets, you’d buy it.)

Pet Food and Supplies

I buy upscale, human-grade pet food or treats.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

Give an example of a type of pet food or treat you would buy if it was available.

I read the ingredients on pet food cans and packages and find out where they are manufactured.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

I am conscious of reducing my carbon footprint (going “green”) when I buy pet supplies, e.g. biodegradable poop bags.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

Give an example of a pet supply product you would buy if it was available.

Pet Services and Gifts

I take my pet to a groomer.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

I attend or have attending training classes with my pet.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

I buy toys and gifts for my pet.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a pet toy or gift you would buy if it was available.

I am careful about the person or facility I choose to take care of my pets when I am away.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of what you have done to ensure your pet’s safety and comfort with a pet-sitter or boarding facility.

I dress my pet in brand name items, e.g. mini Harley Davidson jacket.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of the brand name clothes you use to dress your pet.

Transportation – Cars, Planes, Trains, Buses, Relocation

I buy cars that work well for transporting my pet.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of features you look for in a car that support transporting your pet.

I fly airlines that take extra precautions for my pet’s safety and comfort.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a choice of airline you made because of your pet’s safety and comfort.

Give an example of a product or service you would choose for better transportation of your pet.

I prefer to buy car insurance from a company that provides pet insurance in case my pet is injured in an accident.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

Give an example of choosing one car insurance company over another based on its offering of pet insurance coverage.

Leisure Travel and Vacations

In planning my travel and vacation my choices are based on pet-friendly factors.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of vacation choices you make because you take your pet into consideration.

I choose pet-friendly tourist sites over those that are not.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a vacation or leisure travel choice you would make if a company or service provided it for your pet.

Restaurants, Entertainment, and Leisure Activities

I choose to eat in restaurants where I can bring my pet, e.g. outdoor cafes.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a restaurant choice you make over other restaurants because you can bring your pet.

I choose a bookstore or business over others because there is a resident pet.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a business you choose over others because of a resident pet.

I choose entertainment activities that I can do with my pet, e.g. going to an outdoor in the park concert.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a leisure or entertainment activity that you choose over others because you want to enjoy it with your pet.

Businesses and Work

Bringing my pet to work is an enjoyable experience for coworkers and for me.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of how bringing you pet to work has or has not worked out for you or others in your business or company.

My company or business lets me take personal time to care for my pet when he/she is ill or needs to go to the vet.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

I would choose to work for a company or business that provides pet health insurance over one that does not.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

Give an example of benefits a company or business could offer that would make it more attractive for you to work because you have a pet, e.g. doggie daycare, pet-sitting.

Homeless Animals and Rescue

I rescue my pets from shelters or breed rescue groups.
___Always ___Frequently ___Occasionally ___Seldom ___Never ___N/A

Give an example of a pet you have rescued and adopted.

I believe my community’s quality of life is measured by its provisions for rescuing animals and placing them in good homes.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

I believe it is important for my community and state to have a disaster preparedness plan that includes temporary emergency sheltering animals.
___Strongly agree ___Agree ___Somewhat agree ___Disagree ___Strongly disagree

Give an example of what your community or state could do to support the safety of your pet and reduce the number of homeless animals in a way that fits with your values.

Directions for Returning Completed Survey:

Option 1: Copy-paste this survey to an email letter or a Word document and fill in your answers. Email with subject line: PetFriendly Survey to angelanimals@aol.com.

Option 3: Print out this survey and fill in your answers. Fax to 952-925-4729

Option 4: Print out this survey and fill in your answers. Mail to: Angel Animals, POB 26354, Minneapolis, MN 55426

Click HERE to view a print friendly survey form.

THANK YOU!!!

Allen and Linda Giving a Presentation at the Minneapolis Convention Center

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