What kind of cat owner are you?

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Quiz Questions

1.
1. Cats should have the right to roam where they please, like a wild animal
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
2.
2. The benefits to cats of going outside outweigh the risks of them getting injured or lost
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
3.
3. I worry about roaming cats being lost, stolen, or killed by traffic
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
4.
4. I worry that roaming cats are at risk of being deliberately hurt by people
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
5.
5. Cats should be allowed out but it's OK to keep them in at night
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
6.
6. Choosing to keep cats indoors is fine as long as the owner provides a lot of stimulation
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
7.
7. Keeping cats indoors is cruel
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
8.
8. When I got a cat, I didn't really think about whether it would hunt
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
9.
9. I want cats to be hunting and keeping the vermin down
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
10.
10. Hunting is a good sign because it shows that cats are comfortable and behaving normally
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
11.
11. Cats hunting doesn't bother me
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
12.
12. I would only really be concerned about cats hunting if they were catching birds
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
13.
13. Their hunting is the least attractive aspect of cat ownership
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
14.
13. I've never seriously thought about whether cats affect wildlife populations
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
15.
14. I worry about the effects of cats hunting on garden bird populations
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly Disagree
16.
15. I know what owners can do to effectively control their cat's hunting
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree
17.
16. It is my responsibility, as an owner, to manage my cat's hunting behaviour
- A.
  Strongly agree
- B.
  Agree
- C.
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  Disagree
- E.
  Strongly disagree

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Concerned Protector
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Concerned Protectors prioritise their cats' safety, and worry about them being lost, stolen or injured while roaming. They are more likely than other owners to keep their cats indoors, either permanently or just at night time. Concerned Protectors don't necessarily have strong feelings about their cat's hunting behaviour, but could nevertheless be helping reduce the amount of wildlife killed by keeping their pets in at night.
2.
Freedom Defender
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Freedom Defenders prioritise their cats' 'right to roam' and believe cats should have free access to the house and the outdoors. They tend to be less concerned about the risks of roaming than other groups, as they think the benefits of roaming outweigh the costs. Freedom Defenders consider hunting a normal, healthy cat behaviour that can help to control rodent populations. They don't think owners have a responsibility to manage their cat's hunting.
3.
Tolerant Guardian
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Tolerant Guardians believe cats should have some outdoor access, but don't mind cats being kept in overnight. They worry about their cats' safety, but think that - on the whole - the benefits of roaming outweigh the risks. Tolerant Guardians dislike hunting behaviour, and don't like their cats causing other animals to suffer, but tend to accept that hunting is just what cats do. They are often unsure of how to stop their cats killing wildlife without restricting outdoor access.
4.
Conscientious Caretaker
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Conscientious Caretakers worry about their cat's hunting behaviour, and particularly its potential impact on garden birds. They tend to believe cats should have some outdoor access, but are not necessarily opposed to keeping cats indoors. Conscientious Caretakers think owners should take some responsibility for managing their cat's hunting, and are keen to try and help reduce the amount of wildlife killed by cats.
5.
Laissez-faire Landlord
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Laissez-Faire Landlords have not given much thought to the issues of roaming and hunting behaviour. They believe cats benefit from outdoor access but don't see this as necessary. Laissez-Faire Landlords have not seriously considered whether cats negatively affect wildlife populations, but they don't like the idea of their cat causing animals to suffer, and would be more likely to manage their pet's behaviour if it hunted regularly.

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