Quiz: Do you belong in the pet parent hall of fame?
In honor of National Pet Parent Appreciation Day, we’ve put together this quiz to determine how pet obsessed you really are.
As far as you’re concerned, life started for you once you met your pet for the first time. In honor of National Pet Parent Appreciation Day, we’ve put together this quiz to determine just how much of a crazy pet lover you really are. Add up your points and tell us where you fall on the obsessed pet parent spectrum!
Disclaimer: No pet parents were emotionally harmed during the writing of this article
You always have treats in your pocket.
This is a bit of a no-brainer, but we’ll state it anyway. No matter where you go, you always have some kind of treat in your pocket for your furry best friend.
2 points
You talk to your pets like they're people.
We know that your pet is secretly a human in a fluffy body. But, for those who don’t get it, we’ll explain. You talk to your pet as if they were human: you ask them how their day was, you tell them about your day, you recap your latest date, and you have longer conversations with them than you do with (other) humans.
4 points
You have more pictures of your pet than you do of your friends and family.
Not only are your home and lock screens pictures of your pet, but your phone is full of pictures of your furry best friend(s) doing everything from sleeping to playing. You can't help but capture every moment, and you're not shy about sharing those pictures with anyone who will look.
5 points
You plan your day around their needs.
Everyone knows that your pet's needs come before your own. From feeding them before you eat, or making plans around their playdate schedule, your pet controls your calendar—and you both know it.
7 points
You have a designated spot on the couch for them.
Your pet is a part of your family, so they have their own designated spot on the couch. You don't mind if they take up more space than you do because you love having them close by.
2 points
Forget a designated spot, your pet has their own bedroom.
Why share a bed when you can give them their own space? Whether it's a designated area or a fully-decorated room, both count here.
10 points
You can’t go shopping without buying them something.
Even when you’re not shopping for them, they still end up getting something from the store.
5 points
You have matching outfits.
The term 'twinning' originates from the time you and your pet bought matching outfits—together, of course.
12 points
You refer to them as your son, daughter, or kid.
You cringe at the word dog or cat—they don't call you human, they call you mom or dad. It's about respect. Now, if only everyone else would get that.
10 points
You can't imagine life without them.
Your pet has become such an important part of your life that you can't imagine what life would be like without them. They bring so much joy and happiness to your life, you cherish every moment with them.
20 points
If you got ...
2-10 points: You're a pet lover, no doubt about it. But, matching outfits is a bit too cringe for your taste.
11-20 points: Your pet has a special place in your heart. In fact, there's nothing you would rather do than hang out or cuddle up in their designated spot on the couch and watch time pass.
21 - 50 points: Stop the press, you and your pet are the next Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. You don't go anywhere without each other, your favorite time of the day is watching your pet sleep soundly in their bedroom, and you never knew what love was until you met your pet.
51 points and up: You go down in history as the most obsessed pet parent possible. You write daily poems and notes for your pet. You have matching outfits, necklaces, and pillows. They are your world and you are theirs.