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Member Profile - Questionnaire
Name ___________________________________________
Email address____________________________________
City and state where you live ________________________
City and state where you work ______________________
Occupation _______________________ Age ___________
Level of education ________________________________
Sexual orientation_________________________________
What language(s) do you speak? ____________________
What is your first language? ________________________
Do you live in a house or an apartment? ______________
Do you live alone? _______ If not, whom do you live with
(parents, roommate, etc)? __________________________
How many pets do you have now? ___________________
What kind(s) of pets do you have, and what are their names? ________________________________________________
What types of pets have you had in the past?
________________________________________________
Have you ever been married or lived with a romantic partner?
________
Would you ever date someone who doesn't want pets?
________
Would you ever live with or marry someone who doesn't
want pets or who asked you to give up your pets? _____
Are you allergic to any types of animals? _____________
If so, which ones? ________________________________
Are there certain animals you would not consider having
as pets? If so, which ones? ________________________
Would you ever move to an apartment or house that didn't
allow pets? ________
Do you have children? ______ If so, how many? _______
If you don't have any children, do you want to have children
someday? ________
If you do have children, do you want to have more? ______
Would you ever consider relocating because of a job transfer
or a because of a relationship? ________________________
Do you bring your pet(s) on trips? If not, what arrangements
do you make for your pet(s) when you go away?
__________________________________________________
What is the most frivolous thing you ever bought for your
pet? ______________________________________________
Have you ever taken in strays off the street? _____________
Have you ever rescued animals and brought them to a
shelter? ___________________________________________
Do you feed strays outside? __________________________
Do you insist on spaying or neutering your pets? ________
Do you support the idea of declawing cats? _____________
Do you support the idea of keeping animals locked in cages
– for example, keeping a dog caged at night or when company
comes over? _______
How much would you be willing to spend on your pet to save
his/her life? ________
How much medical intervention would you make available to
your pet? For example, if your pet had cancer, would you tell
the vet to administer chemotherapy and radiation, or would
you have your pet put to sleep? ________________________
Do you subscribe to any magazines or newsletters about
animals? ___________
If so, which one(s)? __________________________________
What's your pet peeve about the way some other people treat
animals? Have you ever confronted someone about their abuse
or neglect of an animal? ________ If so, please briefly explain.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
If you witness someone being cruel to an animal, would you:
A. Call the ASPCA or other animal rights organization?
B. Try to ignore it and avoid a confrontation?
C. Try to reason with that person and educate him/her about
the proper treatment of a pet?
What do you consider to be the 3 most important qualities in
a partner? (eg, sense of humor, kindness, generosity, etc)
_____________________________________________________
What are 3 characteristics in a person that would make you
not want to have a long-term relationship with him or her?
_____________________________________________________
What were some negative issues about relationships you've had
in the past? ___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
What are your favorite activities? _________________________
What are your favorite foods? ____________________________
What are your favorite TV shows? ________________________
What kind of music do you like? __________________________
What are the 3 most recent movies you have seen?
_____________________________________________________
Do you like to read? ____ If so, do you prefer books, magazines,
newspapers, or reading on the Internet? ___________________
Do you drive? ________ Do you like to travel? _____________
Do you like your job? ___________________________________
Which of these is your idea of an ideal date?
(Circle one or more choices.)
A. Dinner and a movie
B. Dinner and dancing
C. An outdoor activity such as going cycling or rafting
D. Bowling
E. Golfing
F. Going to a concert
G. Going to the beach or park for a picnic
H. Going to a bar or pub
I. Attending a cat or dog show
J. Other (please describe). _________________________________
| RECOMMENDED READING FOR ANIMAL-LOVERS |
BOOKS ON RELATIONSHIPS WITH PETS
Animal Communication : A Self-Help Workbook for Understanding and Living in Harmony with Your Pets by Carol Alohalani Becker (2000)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0970042507/sr=1-57/qid=1155164912/ref=sr_1_57/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Animal Grace: Entering a Spiritual Relationship With Our Fellow Creatures by Mary Lou Randour and Susan Chernak McElroy (2002)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1577312252/sr=1-20/qid=1155164725/ref=sr_1_20/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Becoming Best Friends: Building a Loving Relationship Between Your Pet and Your Child by Jane E. Leon and Lisa D. Horowitz (1993)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0425139565/sr=1-3/qid=1155164623/ref=sr_1_3/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Companion Animals and Us: Exploring the Relationships between People and Pets by Anthony L. Podberscek, Elizabeth S. Paul, and James A. Serpell (2005)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0521017718/sr=1-5/qid=1155164623/ref=sr_1_5/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Dog's Best Friend: Annals of the Dog-Human Relationship by Mark Derr (2004)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0226142809/sr=1-49/qid=1155164912/ref=sr_1_49/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
In the Company of Animals: A Study of Human-Animal Relationships (Canto original series) by James Serpell (1996)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0521577799/sr=1-12/qid=1155164623/ref=sr_1_12/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Pet Assisted Therapy: A Loving Intervention and an Emerging Profession--Leading to a Friendlier, Healthier, and More Peaceful World by Pearl Salotto (2001)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0971367604/sr=1-8/qid=1155164623/ref=sr_1_8/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Pet Miracles: Inspirational Stories of Our Beloved Animal Companions by Brad Steiger and Sherry Hansen Steiger (2005)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593373864/sr=1-22/qid=1155164725/ref=sr_1_22/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Pets in America: A History by Katherine C. Grier (2006)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0807829900/sr=1-18/qid=1155164725/ref=sr_1_18/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
PetSpeak: Share Your Pet's Secret Language! by The Editors of Pets: Part of the Family (2000)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1579543375/sr=1-4/qid=1155164623/ref=sr_1_4/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
The Pig and I: How I Learned to Love Men Almost as Much as I Love My Pets by Rachel Toor (2006)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0452285828/sr=1-32/qid=1155164779/ref=sr_1_32/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Therapy Pets: The Animal-Human Healing Partnership by Jacqueline J. Crawford, Karen A. Pomerinke, and Donald W. Smith (2003)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591020719/sr=1-56/qid=1155164912/ref=sr_1_56/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
When Pets Come Between Partners: How to Keep Love - and Romance - in the Human/Animal Kingdom of Your Home (Howell Reference Books) by Joel Gavriele-Gold (2000)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0876056265/sr=1-10/qid=1155164623/ref=sr_1_10/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
The Wonderful Thing About Pets: Remarkable Stories About the Animals Who Share Our Lives by Gary Burghoff, Christian Millman, and Part of the Family Pets (2000)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1579541879/sr=1-15/qid=1155164725/ref=sr_1_15/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
BOOKS ON COPING WITH THE LOSS OF PETS
Conversations with My Old Dog: For Anyone Who Has Ever Loved and Lost a Pet by Robert Pasick (2000)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1568385749/sr=1-19/qid=1155164725/ref=sr_1_19/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet by Gary Kowalski (1997)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1883478227/sr=1-37/qid=1155164866/ref=sr_1_37/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Grieving the Death of a Pet by Betty J. Carmack (2003)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/080664348X/sr=1-9/qid=1155164623/ref=sr_1_9/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
The Loss of a Pet (Loss of a Pet) by Wallace Sife (2005)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764579304/sr=1-33/qid=1155164779/ref=sr_1_33/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Pet Death (Death, Value and Meaning) by Sandra Helene Straub (2004)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0895032821/sr=1-51/qid=1155164912/ref=sr_1_51/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Pet Loss and Human Bereavement by William J. Kay, Herbert A. Nieburg, Austin H. Kutscher, and Ross M. Grey (1984)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0813813271/sr=1-39/qid=1155164866/ref=sr_1_39/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Saying Good-Bye to the Pet You Love: A Complete Resource to Help You Heal by Lorri A. Greene and Jacquelyn Landis (2002)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1572243074/sr=1-26/qid=1155164779/ref=sr_1_26/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
When Only the Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss by Emily Margaret Stuparyk (2000)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0968454208/sr=1-43/qid=1155164866/ref=sr_1_43/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
BOOKS ON PET CARE
The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care by David L. Carroll and Stephen Zawistowski (2001)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0452282721/sr=1-3/qid=1155164255/ref=sr_1_3/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Birds: How to Choose and Care for a Bird (American Humane Pet Care Library) by Laura S. Jeffrey (2004)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0766025152/sr=1-58/qid=1155164477/ref=sr_1_58/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
The Complete Book of Pet Care: Birds, Cats, Fish, Dogs, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Horses, Mice, Rabbits, Reptiles by Peter Roach (1995)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/087605484X/sr=1-31/qid=1155164391/ref=sr_1_31/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care by C.J. Puotinen (2000)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0658009966/sr=1-2/qid=1155164255/ref=sr_1_2/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Encyclopedia of Pets and Pet Care by David Alderton (2004)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0754813967/sr=1-60/qid=1155164477/ref=sr_1_60/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Exotic Pets: Practical Pet Care Handbook (Practical Pet Care Handbook S.) by David Alderton (2004)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0754814068/sr=1-48/qid=1155164433/ref=sr_1_48/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Hamsters, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Ferrets, Mice, and Rats: How to Choose and Care for a Small Mammal (American Humane Pet Care Library) by Laura S. Jeffrey (2004)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0766025187/sr=1-57/qid=1155164477/ref=sr_1_57/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
How to Start a Home-Based Pet Care Business, 2nd (Home-Based Business Series) by Kathy Salzberg (2006)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0762738790/sr=1-4/qid=1155164255/ref=sr_1_4/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
A Lifetime Guide to Practical Pet Care: Better Health and Happier Homes for Dogs and Cats by Jeff Nichol (2001)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0130430692/sr=1-23/qid=1155164342/ref=sr_1_23/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Natural Pet Care: How to Improve Your Animal's Quality of Life by Gary Null (2001)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1583220747/sr=1-14/qid=1155164342/ref=sr_1_14/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Natural Pet Cures: Dog & Cat Care the Natural Way by John Heinerman (1998)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/073520036X/sr=1-38/qid=1155164433/ref=sr_1_38/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
New Choices in Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats: Over 1,000 At-Home Remedies for Your Pet's Problems by Amy D. Shojai and Editors Prevention for Pets Books (1999)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1579540570/sr=1-25/qid=1155164779/ref=sr_1_25/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Opportunities in Animal and Pet Care Careers by Mary Price Lee and Richard Lee (2001)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0658010433/sr=1-30/qid=1155164391/ref=sr_1_30/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Pet Care in the New Century: Cutting-Edge Medicine For Dogs & Cats by Amy D. Shojai (2001)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0451204433/sr=1-59/qid=1155164477/ref=sr_1_59/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Pet Sitting for Profit by Patti J. Moran and Michelle Boles (2006)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764596357/sr=1-34/qid=1155164779/ref=sr_1_34/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Please take good care of your best friend!!: A book on pet care by Doris Day (1997)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006QZ508/sr=1-62/qid=1155164518/ref=sr_1_62/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Small Pet Care: HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR RABBIT, GUINEA PIG, OR HAMSTER by DK Publishing (2005)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0756611040/sr=1-37/qid=1155164433/ref=sr_1_37/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Three Simple Steps to Healthy Pets: The Holistic Animal Care Lifestyle by Lisa S. Newman (2005)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1420863835/sr=1-39/qid=1155164433/ref=sr_1_39/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
Ultimate Encyclopedia of Small Pets & Pet Care by David Alderton (2005)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1844761681/sr=1-9/qid=1155164255/ref=sr_1_9/002-3058731-2548860?ie=UTF8&s=books
AND CHECK OUT THESE FILMS ON DVD:
Eight Below
March of the Penguins
Must Love Dogs
My Dog Skip
The Truth About Cats and Dogs
Two Brothers
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