How long does this quiz take?

Most people complete this quiz in about three minutes.

Are my responses private?

Yes, all answers are anonymized and confidential.

Can I take this test more than once?

Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.

Will this quiz diagnose my relationship with my pet?

No. This quiz is a reflective tool designed to help you understand your sense of emotional connection, not to provide a diagnosis.

Can my results help me better understand my emotional needs?

Yes. Your results may offer insight into how emotional closeness and companionship play a role in your overall well-being.

Discover how emotionally connected you truly are to your pet with this psychology-inspired assessment.

Pet Owner Connectedness Scale

Measure the emotional bond you share with the animal closest to you.

By Scott Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: December 25, 2025

Reviewed by Mark Travers, Ph.D.

For many people, pets are not just companions—they are emotional anchors. They offer comfort during stressful moments, provide a sense of stability, and create a feeling of being understood without words. This quiz is designed to help you reflect on how emotionally connected you feel to the pet you spend the most time with, focusing on everyday experiences like closeness, reassurance, and emotional presence.

Rather than evaluating pet care or responsibility, this assessment looks at the emotional side of the human–animal bond—how your pet influences your mood, supports your sense of belonging, and fits into your inner emotional world. People who feel deeply bonded to their pets often notice heightened emotional awareness more broadly, a pattern also explored in tools like the Highly Sensitive Person Questionnaire.

Your bond with your pet can also mirror how you experience connection and closeness in other relationships. Reflecting on this connection may offer useful insight into your relational style overall. If you’re curious how emotional closeness shows up in your human relationships, you may also find value in the Relationship Satisfaction Scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this quiz take?: Most people complete this quiz in about three minutes.
Are my responses private?: Yes, all Pet Owner Connectedness Scale answers are anonymized and confidential.
Can I take this test more than once?: Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your Pet Owner Connectedness Scale results may have changed.
Will this quiz diagnose my relationship with my pet?: No. This quiz is a reflective tool designed to help you understand your sense of emotional connection, not to provide a diagnosis.
Can my results help me better understand my emotional needs?: Yes. Your results may offer insight into how emotional closeness and companionship play a role in your overall well-being.

Pet Bond Strength Quiz: Take The Test

Step 1: Rate Your Connection With Your Pet

For each statement, indicate how much you agree on a scale of 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). For best results, answer honestly and trust your first instinct.

1. Being with my pet makes me feel emotionally connected.

2. I feel a strong sense of closeness with my pet.

3. I can rely on my pet to be emotionally present for me.

4. Spending time with my pet makes me feel less alone.

5. My pet has a positive effect on my emotional well-being.

6. Interacting with my pet often lifts my mood.

7. Physical closeness with my pet feels meaningful to me.

8. I experience my pet as a source of companionship.

9. My pet helps me feel comforted during difficult moments.

10. My pet provides a sense of consistency in my life.

11. My pet feels like an important part of who I am.

Step 2: Enter Your Demographics

Provide your age, gender, region, and first name for a detailed report comparing your results to others.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What region of the world do you live in?

What is your first name?

Step 3: Submit Your Pet Owner Connectedness Scale Answers

After completing all questions, click below to send your responses to Scott Travers, Ph.D. All answers are anonymized and confidential.

References

Oliva, J. L., & Johnston, K. L. (2022). Development of the Pet Owner Connectedness Scale. Anthrozoös, 35(4), 545–557.

Disclaimer

This scale is designed for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.