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FUN STUFF - PET
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Dalmatian, tabby cat, parakeet goldfish, Chia Pet. Which is right for
you? Consider your reasons for wanting a pet. If you are involved with a significant
other, how can the two of you choose a pet that's right for both of you? You might
think the p is adorable in the
dog show, but could you live with one
day after day? This is just for fun, so take the
quiz and let yourself smile.  More fun pages
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1. Pets should
have names like... |
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- Fluffy, Princess, Fido, Lady, Mittens
- Max, Igor, Brutus, Killer
- Penelope, George, Abigail, Herbert
- Ch. Percival Pembroke on Themes
- Yo dog, Hey cat
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2.
The kind of dog I would like to have is... |
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Imago |
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- a free one that a friend gives me
- Rottweiller, Doberman, Pit Bull
- a homeless one from the animal shelter
- Schnauzer, Poodle, Lhasa Apso
- stuffed and mounted in a lifelike position
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Families |
3. The care of the
pet is the responsibility of... |
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- the person who brought it home
- the one the pet likes best
- the one who likes it best
- the one who named it
- the kids
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4. Having a cat's claws removed is... |
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- cruel
- selfish
- practical
- a practice despised by
upholsterers
- an idea thought up by wild-eyed
radicals
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5. Dogs are happiest living... |
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FAQs |
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- outdoors
- in the country
- in the house
- in their own house
- like kings
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6. The best place to keep your pet while you're
traveling is... |
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- in the backseat on the
trip with you
- a friend's house
- a kennel
- at home with a pet sitter
- at your mothers, it's the closest she'll have to a
grandchild any time soon
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7. Pets should be taught to do tricks if... |
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- they want to
- the can get on the Letterman show
- your friends will enjoy watching them perform
- they can get a role in films or TV
- you have absolutely nothing else to do to entertain
yourself
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8. Pets should be fed... |
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- whatever is on sale at the supermarket
- special food purchased at a pet store
- only food they really enjoy
- special food obtained from the veterinarian
- whatever is left over from dinner
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9. All responsible pet owners... |
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- neuter their pets at the earliest opportunity
- don't neuter their pets
- neuter their pets after they have had one litter
- breed their pets for profit
- neuter their spouse
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10. Pets should be punished by... |
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- waving a rolled-up newspaper in front of them
- throwing something near them
- spraying them with water
- a gentle but firm "no"
- grounding them for a week
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11. If housebreaking a pet is proving difficult you
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- make them an outdoor pet
- make them stay in the bathroom until they figure it
out
- be patient and keep trying
- sit down with them to discuss the source of their
inner conflict
- move
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12. A desirable pet is one that... |
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- enjoys having its head scratched
- sleeps with you in cold weather
- is low maintenance
- brings pride to the family
- enjoys killing its own dinner
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13. When the weather is cold, a pet should... |
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- be brought indoors
- be allowed to sleep in the garage
- be allowed to sleep on your bed
- be dressed in cute little sweaters
- be left outside, after all they are wearing fur
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14. When friends come to visit, your pet should... |
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- be kept in another room
- be kept outdoors
- greet them at the door
- be allowed to join in the conversation
- lift their wallets
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15. When choosing the breed of your pet you should... |
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- consider your living space
- buy the one that is "this week's special"
- check to make sure none of the neighbors has the
same thing
- consult the latest polls to find out what's
fashionable
- pick one you can pronounce
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16. If you have children, you should choose a pet that... |
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- is good with kids
- is study enough to withstand roughhousing
- is small enough to hide from them
- won't run outside when they leave the door open
- can locate them in that pig sty they call their room
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17. If your spouse is allergic to pets, you can... |
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- suggest allergy shots
- choose the one to which they are least allergic
- buy an aquarium
- let him/her suffer, you want
a pet and that's that
- get rid of the spouse
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18. When choosing a veterinarian, it is important to
select one who... |
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- is located nearby
- takes credit cards
- has 24-hour emergency service
- specializes in the breed of your pet
- is good-looking and single
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Scoring:
Give yourself points
for each answer based on the following:
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- 1 point
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
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18-27: You'll be
happy with a standard off-the-shelf cat or dog, and they'll be happy with you. |
28-45: You want a
rough and tumble critter. Make sure it will fit in your 4WD sports utility vehicle. |
46-63: You're easy
to please. Walk around the neighborhood and see what follows you home. |
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64-80: You need a designer pet. Consult with Martha Stewart and
make sure to take your gold card when you go shopping. |
81-100: No run-of-the mill pooch or kitty for
you. Check with your local government agencies regarding special licensing needed
for exotic animals. |
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