Do you have 15 minutes to help develop feline behavior assessments to help cats find homes, or stay in the home they already have?

The Feline Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (Fe-BARQ) is a survey designed by scientists at the University of Pennsylvania to provide cat owners and specialists with a standardized method for evaluating feline temperament and behavior. It consists of 100 questions describing the different ways in which cats typically respond to common events, situations and stimuli in their environment.

The Fe-BARQ is simple to use, and can be completed by anyone who is reasonably familiar with a cat’s typical, day-to-day behavior. On average, it takes only 10-15 minutes to complete.

The aim of the Fe-BARQ project is to collect accurate behavioral information on pet cats from citizen scientists all over the world. The more cats and their owners who contribute to the project, the more reliable the information becomes. The ultimate goal is to understand the sources of behavioral diversity in cats of all types.

To participate in this project and complete the questionnaire, please go to http://www.febarq.org.