Pet quiz - from 'Adopting a Pet for Dummies' by Eve Adamson

When you think of a pet, you’re most cheered by the thought of something:

• A) Warm, fuzzy, and snuggly

• B) Wiggly and energetic

• C) Beautiful to look at

• D) Cool and shocking

When it comes to interacting with a pet, your basic philosophy is:

• A) Pets should be seen and not heard.

• B) Pets should add to the décor of the home.

• C) Pets should be with their people all the time and participate in their lives as much as possible.

• D) Pets should be affectionate but also independent. Too much neediness is irritating.

During the week, you:

• A) are busy most of the day

• B)are busy during the day but can take breaks

• C)are busy for half of the day and have free time after that

• D)have plenty of free time every single day

In your opinion, pet care should involve:

• A)Providing daily food and water, and an annual vet check.

• B)Providing the best food, water, daily grooming, interactive games that stimulate mind and body, vigorous but appropriate exercise, and plenty of time for bonding, not to mention the best available veterinary care.

• C)The construction of an elaborate habitat kept scrupulously clean, with interesting and stimulating toys and things to do, and a high-tech feeding and water system that minimizes mess.

• D)Feeding once in awhile. Oh, and water.

You describe yourself as:

• A)Sportswoman: I love sports.

• B)Outdoorsy: I love trekking, visiting natural spaces etc.

• C)Moderate: A nice walk, a gentle meal, eight hours of sleep and a regular schedule. That's me.

• D)Deskbound: The whole world is available on my computer/smartphone/ipad. Why exert any more energy than necessary?

When it comes to grooming:

• A)You’d love to spend some nice relaxing time brushing and combing a long beautiful coat every day.

• B)You’d rather keep grooming chores to a minimum. Short coats are best!

• C)You have better things to do with your time, and you aren’t much interested in a pet that can’t even groom itself.

• D)You can hardly groom yourself!

How do you feel about pet hair and/or feather fluff?

• A)A big furry dog, a fluffy cat, or a big exotic bird with fantastic plumage is well worth a little extra time with the vacuum cleaner.

• B)You don’t mind as long as it matches your clothes and furniture.

• C)Hate it, hate it, hate it. No animal would dare shed a single hair or stray feather in your house!

• D)Ah . . . ahhh . . . ahhhh . . . CHOOO!

You are allergic to:

• A)Pet dander, pet hair, and feathers.

• B)Some types of food.

• C)Loud noises.

• D)Rats, mice and related creatures.

Training classes are:

• A)For responsible pet owners

• B)For those strange people who actually want to own dogs.

• C)A waste of time and money — dogs don’t need them.

• D)Prejudiced against cats.

The best reason to have a pet is:

• A)To form a mutually beneficial bond with another living being.

• B)To add life and fun to your existence.

• C)To help a creature in need.

• D)To win friends and influence people.