Cat Tales Summer Reading Adventure Survey

How many years have you and your child(ren) attended at least 1 Cat Tales session? *

This was our first year

2 years

3 years

4 years

How many sessions have you and your child(ren) attended overall? *

How often did your child read independently during the summer before attending this year's Cat Tales session? Please answer for each child that attended and choose the answer that best fits.

Child 1 *

At least once a day

At least twice a week

At least once every other week

At least once a month

Other

Child 2

At least once a day

At least twice a week

At least once every other week

At least once a month

Other

If you answered other for either or both child(ren), please explain:

How often did your child read independently during the rest of the summer after attending this year's Cat Tales session? Please answer for each child that attended and choose the answer that best fits.

Child 1 *

At least once a day

At least twice a week

At least once every other week

At least once a month

Other

Child 2

At least once a day

At least twice a week

At least once every other week

At least once a month

Other

If you answered other for either or both child(ren), please explain:

Did your child feel comfortable in the reading areas?

Child 1 *

Yes

Child 2

Yes

If you answered no to either or both child(ren), please explain:

Does your child typically exhibit any of the following symptoms of reading anxiety when reading out loud? Please select all symptoms that he/she/they display.

Child 1 *

Reddening of face

Rapid breathing

Tension headaches

My child exhibits other symptoms of reading anxiety

My child does not exhibit any symptoms of reading anxiety

Child 2

Reddening of face

Rapid breathing

Tension headaches

My child exhibits other symptoms of reading anxiety

My child does not exhibit any symptoms of reading anxiety

If you answered that you child(ren) exhibits other symptoms of reading anxiety, please explain:

If your child(ren) does typically exhibit symptoms of reading anxiety, did he/she/they exhibit a change in these symptoms while reading to the animals? If you child does not typically exhibit symptoms of reading anxiety, please skip this question.

Child 1 *

My child did not show any anxiety

My child was less anxious

My child exhibited the same anxiety she/he normally has

My child got worse as time passed

My child did not even enter the room due to her/his anxiety

Child 2

My child did not show any anxiety

My child was less anxious

My child exhibited the same anxiety she/he normally has

My child got worse as time passed

My child did not even enter the room due to her/his anxiety

If you would like to provide additional information about the previous question, please do so here:

What was the comfort rate of the animals throughout the session? Please select the option that is the best fit for both of the reading areas you were visited.

Cat Room

The cats were hiding for the entire reading time

The cats mainly ignored us, but they would look over occasionally

A couple cats came closer to us, but the majority stayed away

Several cats came over to us at some point during the reading time

Several cats came over and a few let us pet them

Dog Room

The dog was hiding from us for the entire reading time

The dog was pacing for the entire reading time

The dog came closer to us but was still shy

The dog came over and let us pet him/her

The dog laid down while the story was being read to him/her

Bunny/Guinea Pig

The bunny/guinea pig was hiding for the entire reading time

The bunny/guinea pig stayed still during the entire reading time

The bunny/guinea pig explored the enclosure but did not come out

The bunny/guinea pig came out of the enclosure but did not approach us

The bunny/guinea pig approached us during the reading time

Does your child typically exhibit any signs of anxiety (shortness of breath, difficulty communicating, shaking, feelings of fear or nervousness, etc.) around animals?

Child 1 *

No not at all

More cautious than anxious

Displays some anxiety

Displays anxiety

Displays extreme anxiety

Child 2

No not at all

More cautious than anxious

Displays some anxiety

Displays anxiety

Displays extreme anxiety

If your child does typically exhibit signs of anxiety around animals, did he/she/they exhibit a change in these symptoms while reading to the animals? If your child does not typically exhibit these symptoms, please skip this question.

Child 1 *

No not at all

More cautious than anxious

Displays some anxiety

Displays anxiety

Displays extreme anxiety

Child 2

No not at all

More cautious than anxious

Displays some anxiety

Displays anxiety

Displays extreme anxiety

Has your child started reading to his/her pets at home?

Child 1 *

Yes

No because we do not have pets

Child 2

Yes

No because we do not have pets

Has your child exhibited a change in interaction with his/her/their pets at home after attending a Cat Tales session?

Child 1 *

Much less interaction with pets at home

Somewhat less interaction with pets at home

Same level of interaction with pets at home

Somewhat more interaction with pets at home

A lot more interaction with pets at home

We do not have pets at home

Child 2

Much less interaction with pets at home

Somewhat less interaction with pets at home

Same level of interaction with pets at home

Somewhat more interaction with pets at home

A lot more interaction with pets at home

We do not have pets at home

What aspect do you value most about the program? *

The structured activity provided at the end of the program (craft, tour, or behavior education presentation)

The opportunity for my child to read in a private, judgement-free area

The opportunity for my child to interact with animals

The opportunity for my child to learn how to help animals

Other

If you answered other to the previous question, please explain:

What aspect does your child value most about the program?

Child 1 *

The structured activity provided at the end of the program (craft, tour, or behavior education presentation)

The opportunity to read in a private, judgement-free area

The opportunity to interact with animals

The opportunity to learn how to help animals

Other

Child 2

The structured activity provided at the end of the program (craft, tour, or behavior education presentation)

The opportunity to read in a private, judgement-free area

The opportunity to interact with animals

The opportunity to learn how to help animals

Other

If you answered other to the previous question, please explain:

How important is it that your child(ren) attend a Cat Tales session in order to practice their reading during the summer? *

How important is it that your child(ren) attend a Cat Tales session in order to interact with animals? *

What, if anything, could help improve the Cat Tales program? *

How important is it that your child(ren) attend a Cat Tales session in order to learn more about the SPCA of Wake County and what they do? *

Did you adopt an animal from the SPCA the same day you attended Cat Tales? *

Yes

If you checked yes, please tell us how you met your new four legged family member and why you adopted him/her:

Do you volunteer at the SPCA? *

Yes

Do you volunteer at the SPCA with your child as part of an Adult/Youth volunteer team?

Yes

After attending Cat Tales, are you now interested in volunteering with your child (at the SPCA or with another nonprofit organization)? *

Yes

How did you hear about the Cat Tales program?

What school does your child attend? *

If you answered other to the previous question, please explain:

How old is Child 1? Please just type the number (ex. 9): *

How old is Child 2? Please just type the number (ex. 9):

Is Child 1: *

Male

Female

Is Child 2:

Male

Female

We are always looking for testimonials to share with those who support the Cat Tales program. If you would like to provide us with a testimonial that we can share with them, please do so here: