Table 1.
Qualitative interview questions on the pet treatment survey (PTS)
| Item # | Qualitative Question on PTS |
|---|---|
| 7 | Has your partner helped care for your pets? If yes, please describe the type of care provided. |
| 8 | Has your partner ever threatened to hurt or kill one of your pets? If yes, please describe the incident(s) in as much detail as possible (when-where-how-why). |
| 11 | Has your partner ever actually hurt or killed one of your pets? If yes, please describe the incident(s) in as much detail as you are able (when-where-how-why). |
| 15 | Did anyone call the police or humane society (or animal control) to report that the animal was threatened or hurt or killed? If yes, who made the call? Who was called (Police, Humane Society, Animal control?). What was their response? |
| 16 | Have you ever hurt or killed one of your pets? If yes, please describe the incident(s) in as much detail as you are able (when-where-how-why). |
| 17 | Does your child, who will be completing the questionnaires for this study, help care for your pets? If yes, please describe the type of care given. |
| 18 | Has your child, who will be completing the questionnaire for this study, ever seen or heard pets hurt or killed in your home? If yes, please describe the incident(s) in as much detail as you are able (when-where-how-why). |
| 19 | Has the child you have chosen to complete the questionnaire ever hurt or killed one of your pets? If yes, please describe the incident(s) in as much detail as you are able (when-where-how-why). |
| 21 | Do your other children help care for your pets? If yes, please describe the type of care given. |
| 22 | Have any of your other children ever seen or heard pets hurt or killed in your home? If so, please describe the incident(s) in as much detail as you are able (when-where-how-why). |
| 23 | Have any of your other children ever hurt or killed one of your pets? Please describe the incident(s) in as much detail as possible (when-where-how-why). |
| 25 |
(Residential Services): Did concern over your pet’s welfare keep you from coming to this shelter sooner than now? If yes, please explain (Non-residential): Does concern over your pet’s welfare affect your decision making about staying with or leaving your partner? If yes, please explain. |
| 28 | Are there any other pet or animal-related issues you would like to describe (e.g., treatment of farm animals, wild animals, strays)? If yes, please describe the incident(s) in as much detail as you are able. |