TerraNik Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I got an email from Petplan Insurance over the weekend. They are sponsoring the "first comprehensive Pet Census survey" in Australia. "Pet Census 2011 has been launched to follow on from the 2011 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census, which only collects data on humans. We feel that pets are such valuable and important members of society that they should be counted. That is why we are calling on all Pet Owners to complete the Pet Census 2011 Survey so to evaluate what it is like to be a pet owner in Australia today. Incorporating information on health, finance, social and family, the Pet Census 2011 is the first port of call for all you need to know about the relationship between human and animals. The Pet Census 2011 survey will be available for pet owners to complete via the following website, http://www.petcensus.com.au/ from 1st September 2011 through until the 1st of November. We estimate that it will take you approximately 15 minutes to complete the survey. All we ask is that you pass on the information about Pet Census 2011 to all your family members, friends or anyone whom you feel will be interested. Results of the Census will be sent to anyone who has indicated at the end of survey that they wish to receive results. Survey responses will be completely confidential as the Census is not collecting any personal details. Any information collected will not be used for any commercial purposes. Results of the survey will be reported in a summary format, so there is no way anyone can be linked to their responses." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I'll try and remember to do it once it opens up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I hope its not as personal as the 'real' census Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summersaint Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 bump - ready for tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 It is up and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskedaway Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I thought there might be questions like "what activities do you do with your pets?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) yep me too. they did ask if you do obedience etc Edited August 31, 2011 by OSoSwift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravensmyst00 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) This was good but they should have taken into consideration their questions on desexing and age of pets as one answer does not necessarily apply to all pets in ones home. Edited September 1, 2011 by ravensmyst00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 yes I agree I have a mix of entire and desexed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskedaway Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 yes I agree I have a mix of entire and desexed Same here. I put down desexed though because Halo will be desexed when she's older and finished with the things I want her entire for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I put entire as I have three dogs two whom are entire - didn't think about the desexed cath though..............hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Yeah I thought they would ask different questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faolmor Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) Seemed a bit of a pointless survey, to me. There were no allowances made if you had more than one dog - despite them asking how many you had. Eg, you could only select "desexed" or "not desexed" - I have 2 who are, and 2 who aren't. So my answers weren't correct...ergo, pointless survey. ETA: typo Edited September 1, 2011 by Faolmor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Tried to complete this earlier today but my internet connection at school is useless. Home now and just tried again but it now goes back to the old message of saying that it's coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I started doing it but I agree with the statements about not enough scope with the questions to make if a valid census so I didn't bother completing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 In the back of my mind I was wondering what the ulterior motive was and felt that some of the questions were very misleading or calculated to get an answer of a specific nature. But I might be a bit paranoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 But I might be a bit paranoid. I'm with you, Dory. 'Sponsored by an insurance company'? Urmm the cynic within said no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 It was working for me again this morning so I filled it out. It was pretty crap. Not very comprehensive at all. There were so many other really important questions that needed to have been asked for it to get any real insight into dog ownership. Also agreed that the fact that it asks you how many cats and dogs you have and then only lets you answer for one of them was pretty pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 In the back of my mind I was wondering what the ulterior motive was and felt that some of the questions were very misleading or calculated to get an answer of a specific nature. But I might be a bit paranoid. I'm so glad someone else mentioned this. When I got the email, alarm bells immediately rang for me. Not filling this one out that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 In the back of my mind I was wondering what the ulterior motive was and felt that some of the questions were very misleading or calculated to get an answer of a specific nature. But I might be a bit paranoid. I'm so glad someone else mentioned this. When I got the email, alarm bells immediately rang for me. Not filling this one out that's for sure. They don't ask for your name or address. The focus isn't on health anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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