We value the opinion of all readers of Critters USA 2009. To participate in this survey, click here to create an e-mail, then copy and paste the required information from below. Instead of circling your answer to indicate your choice, please leave each question and delete all choices that don't apply for a question, leaving only each question with the answer beneath it that you wish to choose for it.
1) Please circle all of the following animals that you have owned throughout your life.
A. Chinchilla
B. Ferret
C. Flying Squirrel
D. Gerbil
E. Guinea Pig
F. Hamster
G. Hedgehog
H. Mouse
I. Prairie Dog
J. Rabbit
K. Rat
L. Short-Tailed Opossum
M. Skunk
N. Sugar Glider
2) Please circle any of the following that apply.
A. I own/owned a pet boarding facility
B. I breed/bred small animal pets
C. I own/operate a pet shop
D. I own/operate a small animal pet shelter
E. I own/operate some other pet-related business
F. I’ve never owned or operated a pet-related business
3) Please circle how long you have owned a small animal pet throughout your life.
A. Less than 1 year
B. 1 to less than 2 years
C. 2 to less than 3 years
D. 3 to less than 4 years
E. 4 to less than 5 years
F. 5 to less than 6 years
G. 6 to 10 years
H. More than 10 years
4) Who owns the critter(s) in your household?
A. Adult female
B. Adult male
C. Child (less than 18 years old)
D. The entire family
5) Where do you typically get your critters(s) from?
A. Animal shelter
B. Pet store
C. Friend/relative
D. Picked up stray/rescue
E. Breeder
F. Veterinarian
6) Where do you most often get the supplies (food, bedding, accessories, cage, etc.) for your pet?
A. Chain pet store
B. Independent pet store
C. Online
D. Mail Order/Catalog
E. Grocery store
F. Discount store
G. Feed store
H. Other
7) Who in your household is primarily responsible for caring for and feeding your critter(s)?
A. Adult female
B. Adult male
C. Child (under 18 years old)
D. The entire family
8) Who in your household is primarily responsible for choosing the supplies for your critter(s)?
A. Adult female
B. Adult male
C. Child (under 18 years old)
D. The entire family
9) How much do you estimate you spend annually on supplies, medical care and other items for your critter(s)?
A. Less than $100
B. $100 to $199
C. $200 to $299
D. $300 to $399
E. $400 to $499
F. $500 to $599
G. $600 to $699
H. $700 to $799
I. $800 to $1,000
J. More than $1,000
10) How many times have you purchased Critters USA?
A. This is the first issue
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Four times
E. Five or more times
11) Approximately how much time will you spend reading Critters USA?
A. Less than an hour
B. One to two hours
C. Three or more hours
12) Are you:
A. Male
B. Female
13) Are you:
A. Married
B. Single
C. Widowed
D. Divorced
14) Are you:
A. Under 18
B. 18 to 24
C. 25 to 34
D. 35 to 44
E. 45 to 54
F. 55 to 64
G. 65 or older
15) What is your occupation?
A. Administrative
B. Retired
C. Sales
D. Skilled Laborer
E. Student
F. Military
G. Professional
H. Government
I. Healthcare
J. Homemaker
K. Technology
L. Unemployed
16) What is your total family income per year?
A. Below $30,999
B. $31,000 to $49,999
C. $50,000 to $74,999
D. $75,000 to $99,999
E. $100,000 to $149,999
F. $150,000 or more
17) What is your level of education?
A. Less than high school
B. Some high school
C. High school graduate
D. Some college
E. College graduate
F. Some post-graduate work
G. Post-graduate degree
18) How many people are in your household?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
F. 6 or more
19) Do you:
A. Own a home
B. Rent a home
C. Own a condo/apartment
D. Rent a condo/apartment
E. Other
20) What type of area do you live in?
A. Major metropolitan area
B. Suburb
C. Small town
D. Rural
21) What is your state & zip code? _______________
Thank you for participating!