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1. The researcher is H Hewertson and this survey is part of an ongoing study into peoples relationships with animals.
The topic is about how you interact with your companion animals how long you have had them what kind of relationship you have (pet/ friend/ family member/ working animal etc.) and if you include your animal into the normal human social conventions, and your attachment to your animal. Some demographic questions are also included.
It is unlikely to cause distress, but if you have anything you don’t want to talk about feel free to withdraw and not complete the survey. You can withdraw at any time if you do not want your data to be used. The survey is completely anonymous and confidential with access only by those involved in companion animal research but any identifying information volunteered like email addresses will be only known to the researcher and will not be used for any other purpose other than stated. Data provided on this survey will be stored by a third-party host, smart survey who you can contact via their website http://www.smart-survey.co.uk should you have any concerns regarding the storage of the data provided by participating in this survey.
Please contact the researcher if you feel you need any help or are distressed. hhkat@yahoo.com
Please close the survey if you do not wish to take part or carry on to the next page after indicating your consent if you do.
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