With so many cats available, how do you know which one to choose? Many times people choose a pet based on how they look - cute, fuzzy, or the right color. Sometimes when a pet is chosen by looks alone or a gut feeling they are returned or rehomed because lifestyles differ. The Meet Your MatchTM program was created by Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Emily Weiss, PhD, CAAB, as a tool to match a cat's personality with a potential owner's lifestyle and personality - sort of like eHarmony for pets! Take the survey below and see which type fits you best. Then, print your survey, visit our available pets online or in person, and allow our qualified staff help YOU choose the pet that's right for YOUR life!
I would consider my home to be like
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A Library
Middle of the road
A Carnival
I am comfortable with a cat that likes to play "chase my ankles" and similar games
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No
Somewhat
Yes
I want my cat to interact with guests that come to my house
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Little of the time
Some of the time
All of the time
How do you feel about a boisterous cat that gets into everything
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Love them, but rather not live with them
Depends on the situation
Fine by me
My cat needs to be able to adjust to new situations quickly
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Not important
Somewhat
Yes
I want my cat to be loving with children in my home
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It's not important that my cat loves being with children
Some of the time
Most of the time
Children do not often come to my house
My cat needs to be able to be alone for
4 hours or less per day
4-8 hours per day
More than 9 hours per day
When I'm at home, I want my cat to be by my side
Little of the time
Some of the time
All of the time
I want my cat to enjoy being held
Little of the time
Some of the time
Most of the time
I need my cat to get along with (check all that apply)
Dogs
Cats
Birds
Other animals
My cat will be
Inside
Inside & Outside
Outside
I have lived with cats before
No
Yes - within the past 2 years
Yes - 2-5 years ago
Yes - 5-10 years ago
Yes - More than 10 years ago
Currently
