Pet Waiting Quiz: Does Your Pet Miss You?

Q1

How does your pet typically react when you walk through the door?

A Ignores me or barely looks up

B Gives a casual tail wag or meow

C Excitedly runs over with wagging tail or purring

D Jumps, spins, howls, or zooms around

Q2

Where is your pet usually when you come home?

A Sleeping somewhere comfortable

B In another room, playing or relaxing

C By the window, door, or gate

D Pacing near the entrance or peeking through blinds

Q3

How does your pet behave in the hour before your usual arrival time?

A No noticeable change

B Becomes a bit restless but not focused on the door

C Starts sitting by the door or window

D Crying, howling, scratching at the door

Q4

How often do you find your pet sleeping on your bed or clothes when you're away?

A Never or rarely

B Sometimes on my bed

C Often on my bed or pillow

D Always on something that smells like me

Q5

Has your pet ever damaged furniture, shoes, or items while you were out?

A Never

B Rarely - a minor incident

C Occasionally chews or scratches

D Frequently - stress chewing or scratching

Q6

How does your pet react if you leave unexpectedly or for a long time?

A Seems fine; no change in behavior

B A little clingy before you leave, but settles

C Becomes anxious or sad when you pick up keys

D Panics, hides, or acts out

Q7

You have a camera at home. What do you see your pet doing most of the day?

A Sleeping peacefully most of the time

B Moving around, playing with toys, or looking out window

C Sitting by the door or window for periods

D Pacing, whining, or looking out window frequently

Q8

When you return home, how long does it take your pet to calm down?

A Instantly - goes back to what they were doing

B A minute or two of petting

C Several minutes of greeting rituals

D Takes a long time to settle down

Q9

Does your pet follow you around more than usual on your days off?

A No, they do their own thing

B Sometimes, but not excessive

C They like to be in the same room

D Shadow me constantly, even to the bathroom

Q10

Does your pet get excited when you mention 'walk', 'park', or 'treat'?

A No reaction typically

B Mild interest

C Clear excitement like barking or spinning

D Extreme excitement - cannot contain themselves

Does Your Pet Wait for You to Come Home?

Does Your Pet Wait for You to Come Home?