Predator Attack Survey
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Instructions
I'm so sorry that your dog or cat was attacked and/or killed by a predator. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey as I know it may be painful for you to recount the details of the event. Your feedback will be used to help others better understand predatory attacks on companion animals and hopefully provide information that will help prevent some of these attacks from occurring. The survey should only take 5 minutes to complete. If you have any questions or comments, please contact danielle@lostpetresearch.com.
1.
What kind of predator attacked or killed your dog or cat?
Coyote
Red Fox
Fisher
Bobcat
Raptor: Owl, Hawk or Eagle
Wolf
Mountain Lion
Alligator
I don't know
Other (Please Specify)
2.
Had you seen or heard this predator in the area prior to the attack? Select all that apply.
Seen during the day
Seen at dawn or dusk
Seen at night
Seen by others (e.g. by neighbors or reported in the newspaper)
Heard
Had not seen or heard
3.
When did the attack occur?
Around dawn (1 hour before or after sunrise)
Around dusk (1 hour before or after sunset)
Day
Night
I don't know
4.
What month was your pet attacked?
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
5.
What city and state/province did the attack occur in?
6.
Which best describes the area that your pet was attacked?
Urban / City / Apartments
Suburban / Residential / Houses with Yards
Rural Forested / Woodlands
Rural Open Spaces or Farmland
Other (Please Specify)
7.
When your pet was attacked, where were they or where did you find their remains?
Immediately around your home (within 50 feet)
In the area of your home, but >50 ft or exact location not known
Away from home (e.g. on a walk or camping)
Other (Please Specify)
8.
Which best describes your pet?
Indoor-only cat (escaped from house)
Outdoor-access cat (allowed outside unsupervised)
Outdoor-only cat (feral or barn cat)
Tiny dog (less than 10 lbs)
Small dog (10-20 lbs)
Medium dog (21-50 lbs)
Large dog (51-80 lbs)
Extra-large dog (more than 80 lbs)
Other (Please Specify)
9.
Was your pet injured or killed during the attack?
No injury
Minor injury
Serious injury
Killed
Killed and eaten
Killed and carried off
10.
Did you or someone else witness the attack?
Yes
No
Heard but not seen
Caught on surveillance video
11.
Have there been other attacks on pets within your town or surrounding areas?
Yes
No
I don't know
None witnessed, but other pets missing
12.
In as much detail as you are comfortable, describe the attack or any evidence that you found. Please include a description of the
location
such as habitat type (e.g. lawn, woods, desert) and
distance
from your home (if applicable).
Optional Questions
13.
If your pet was attacked near your home, do you live within 1 mile of a ...? Select all that apply.
Park
Conservation area
Golf course
Cemetery
Dump
Power line corridor
I do not live near any of these
My pet was attacked away from home
14.
How old was your pet at the time of the attack? Note that some large or extra-large dogs may qualify as seniors as early as 7-8 years old.
Kitten or Puppy (up to 6 months)
Young Adult (7 months to 2 years)
Adult (3 years to 10 years)
Senior (11 years to 15 years)
Advanced Senior (more than 15 years)
15.
Was your pet spayed or neutered?
Spayed Female
Unspayed Female
Neutered Male
Unneutered Male
16.
Prior to the attack, was your pet...? Select all that apply.
Injured or recovering from an injury
Sick or recovering from an illness
Lost
Overweight
Underweight
Healthy
Other (Please Specify)
17.
Any additional comments? (Please indicate if you are filling this out for someone else)
18.
If you would like to be contacted with the results of this study, please include your email address.
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