We are looking to interview 100 pet owners

Has your cat or dog lived a good long life? Perhaps longer than expected? If yes, we invite you to complete our Pet Survey below.

As our pets age, new therapies, techniques and practices have aided in prolonging their lives. There was a recent story published about a Golden Retriever that turned 20!

We are searching for owners of cats and/or dogs whose pet has lived an abnormally long life.

If your pet has outlived its breed life expectancy, we want to hear from you.

Please complete the questionnaire below. Our final study will be shared with everyone who participates.

Please complete and submit the survey below

The survey will take you approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. It asks general questions about you and your pet, and is then broken down into three sections: Pet Health, Pet Enrichment and Pet Environment. Most questions include check boxes and there are a few short answer.

Please note that after each section, you can save your work and come back at a later time if needed. The site will ask you to email yourself a token that allows you to return within 30 days to complete.

Your feedback is very valuable and we appreciate your time! Questions or problems? Please contact us. We will follow up with any additional questions. Thank you for your help with our research!

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Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

City State / Province / Region Country

Best phone # to reach you if questions?(Required)

Email(Required)

To which gender identity do you most identify?(Required)

Male

Female

Transgender Female

Transgender Male

Gender Variant/Non-Conforming

Prefer not to answer

Other

What is your highest level of education?(Required)

Some high school

High school graduate/GED

Some college

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctorate Degree

Prefer not to answer

Other

What is your combined household income?(Required)

Student

Under $15K

$15,000–$34,999

$35,000–$49,999

$50,000–$74,999

$75,000–$99,999

$100,000-$149,999

$150,000-$199,999

$200,000 and over

Retired

Prefer not to answer

Other

Please check all that apply:(Required)

I compost

I recycle

I use renewable energy (solar, geothermal, wind, hydrothermal)

I enjoy gardening

I have a greenhouse

I consider myself a homesteader

I practice permaculture

I have a farm

I believe climate change awareness is important

I practice reduce, reuse, recycle

I volunteer for a nonprofit at least 1x/year

I donate annually to a charity

I know my neighbors

The town/city I live in feels like a supportive community

I am certified in pet first aid/CPR

I believe community is important

Does not apply

What is your occupation?

Pet Information

The following information pertains to your pet. If you have more than one pet to submit information about, please submit another form. If your pet has passed, please answer the questions based on your pet's life.

Pet Name(Required)

Cat or Dog?(Required)

Cat

Dog

Is this pet currently living?(Required)

Yes

If this pet is no longer living, what month/year did he/she die?

Pet Breed(Required)

What is size of dog?

This pertains to dogs. Is it a small, medium, large or extra large breed?

Small (2-24 lbs)

Medium (25-55 lbs)

Large (56-75 lbs)

Extra Large (76-124 lbs)

Giant (over 125 lbs)

Unsure

Pet's Age?(Required)

If you know your breeds normal life expectancy please list below:

Is this pet a rescue?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

Other

If this pet is a rescue, how many years have you owned?

Describe your pets daily routine.

Do you work from home? Are they at home alone all day while you are at work? Does your dog go to daycare? Do you have a pet sitter come in during the day to interact with your pet?

Pet Health

We want to learn about the health of your pet over its lifetime.

Tell us about your pet's nutrition. What type of food does your pet eat?(Required)

Raw diet

Grain free diet

Premium food (food typically formulated to meet or exceed AAFCO standards)

Budget friendly food (usually purchased at the grocery store)

They eat what we eat

Prescription diet

Other

Does your pet receive treats?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

If your pet receives treats, what types/kinds do you give?

If your story is chosen, would you be willing to share your pet's vet record history?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

Does your pet receive annual wellness visits with a licensed veterinarian?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

Is your pet up to date on vaccines your vet recommends?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

Has your pet ever visited a wholistic veterinarian?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

If your pet has visited a wholistic veterinarian, what therapies were performed?

Acupuncture

Cold Laser Therapy

Electrical Stimulation

Canine Rehabilitation Therapy

Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy

Has your pet ever received massage or reiki treatments?(Required)

Yes, massage

Yes, reiki

Yes, both massage and reiki

Unsure

If you own a cat, what type of litter do you use in their box?

How often does your pet get groomed?(Required)

Every 6-8 weeks

Every 8-12 weeks

A few times/year

As needed

Never

Unsure

Prefer not to answer

Other

Pet Enrichment

In this section, we are interested in learning more about the enrichment your dog or cat is exposed to.

If you own a cat, does your cat go outside?

Inside only

Inside/Outside

Outside mostly (i.e. barn cats)

Other

Does your pet have a regular exercise routine?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

If you answered yes above, please describe your cat or dog's weekly exercise routine and activity?

Does your dog participate in any of the following enrichment activities?(Required)

Food based enrichment (puzzle toys, etc.)

Sensory enrichment (sight, smell, taste)

Novel or new, games, toys

Social enrichment (playtime with family members, walks to the park, interaction with other pets)

Dog sports/work (Dock diving, Frisbee, Flyball, Disc dog, Hunting, Sheep herding, etc.)

Training (obedience, agility, trick training, nosework, Parkour, etc.)

No, my dog does not participate in enrichment activities

Does not apply

Does your cat participate in any of the following enrichment activities?(Required)

Food based enrichment (simulates hunting, chasing, catching behaviors)

Sensory enrichment (sight, hear, smell)

Novel objects (boxes and bags to explore)

Social enrichment (multiple pets in household)

Positive training (clicker or other training methods)

No, my cat does not participate in enrichment activities

Does not apply

Please describe your relationship with your pet.

Is this a family pet? Do you have children? Describe each person's relationship with this pet?

Pet Environment

In this section, we want to learn about the environment your pet lives in.

Do you consciously limit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in your house?(Required)

I am not sure what VOCs are

Yes, absolutely, I am very aware of what VOCs are and try to limit whenever possible

I do the best I can with the knowledge I have

Unsure

Prefer not to answer

Other

Please tell us about the environment your pet has lived in.

Did your pet grow up with other pets? children? multiple adults?

Anything Else?

What else do we need to know?

If there are any other details we should know about your pet and the reasons you feel it has lived an abnormally long life, please tell us below.

What is the best way to reach you if we have follow up questions?(Required)

Phone # listed above

Text # listed above

Do not contact me

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