Table 1.

Bonded family scale items.

I love [pet's name].

I feel [pet's name] is a member of my family.

I feel [pet's name] is like a child of mine.

I sometimes hesitate to move when sitting

by [pet's name] because I do not want to disturb her/him.

I would feel lost witdout [pet's name].

[Pet's name] brings happiness to my life.

I dread [pet's name] dying.

I talk to [pet's name] as if she/he is a person.

I tdink [pet's name] knows what I am feeling.

[Pet's name] being in my family makes me happier.

[Pet's name] makes my family feel more complete.

Having [pet's name] in my life makes me feel less lonely.

I call [pet's name] by affectionate nicknames.

I love to pet [pet's name].

When I am away from home I worry about [pet's name].

[Pet's name] comforts me when I have bad feelings.

I tell otders tdat [pet's name] is a member of my family.

Being witd [pet's name] makes me happier.

[Pet's name] means as much to me as otders in my family.

I feel emotionally close to [pet's name].

I feel [pet's name] loves me.

I am more likely to get needed medication for [pet's name] tdan for myself.

I feel having [pet's name] around makes me healtdier.