Temptations, Sonya Fitzpatrick Announce Cat Survey Results

We all wonder what our cats really think sometimes…so animal communicator Sonya Fitzpatrick went right to the source and asked them. The well-known animal communicator has issued the results of the first-ever survey of cats themselves. You probably recognize Sonya Fitzpatrick from animal Planet’s “The Pet Psychic”; she has also authored several books and hosts a radio show “Animal Intuition” on SiriusXM. (Last month, several lucky BlogPaws attendees won readings from Fitzpatrick so we almost had the chance to see her…until Hurricane Irene changed our plans!)

So what do cats think? With TEMPTATIONS Treats for Cats, Fitzpatrick set out to learn and worked with 250 cats for the survey.

“Everyone wants to know what their cat is really thinking, and that’s why I teamed up with TEMPTATIONS for this program,” said Sonya Fitzpatrick. “People are starting to understand that pets do have a language and are always trying to communicate with us, just like in any interpersonal relationship. This survey gave me the opportunity to connect with many cats at one time to get a better understanding of how they think and give pet owners the real scoop.”

Just how did she conduct the survey? Cat lovers submitted photos of their cats to the TEMPTATIONS Facebook page. From the entries, 250 winning photos were selected for readings with Sonya Fitzpatrick. Sonya Fitzpatrick then asked the cats by looking at their photo and using telepathic communication the following four questions cat owners have always wanted answered:

1. What is your favorite thing to do?

Cats are pretty lazy, right? These cats said no way, with 52 percent responding that staying on the move and roaming around the house is their favorite thing to do. And don’t bother leaving the TV on for them, only 1.6 watch TV as a favorite pastime.

“Instead of leaving your cat to roam alone, try playing games that involve being on the move like hide and seek with him or her,” said Fitzpatrick. “Rewarding your cat with a treat when he or she plays nicely may encourage good behavior and help you to build a better relationship with your cat.”

2. What is your biggest pet peeve?

You probably guessed that dogs reigned supreme on the list, but guess again. Close to 50 percent of cats surveyed actually said getting wet was their biggest annoyance. And even though your cat may prefer to stay on the move throughout the day, don’t even think about waking them up when they’re napping – 29 percent surveyed chose being woken up from a nap as their biggest frustration.

3. How often do you like being treated?

Cats surveyed said they enjoyed getting treats as part of their daily routine, but only 1.6 percent of cats wanted those treats right after a meal or just before bed. When asked at what time they would like a treat, Fitzpatrick discovered almost half (45 percent) answered “right about now would be nice,” followed by “always” at 28 percent.

“Just like humans, cats like to be rewarded with love and treats. Giving your cat a treat reinforces your positive feelings for them and is a way for you to positively interact with your cat,” said Fitzpatrick.

4. What is your favorite thing to do with your human?

While napping may not be their favorite activity of the day, more than half (52 percent) said their favorite way to spend time with their human is to snuggle up and catch some zzzzz together.

“The TEMPTATIONS brand is all about helping cat owners have a better relationship with their cats, from something as simple as treating to helping them try to understand what their cats are really thinking,” said Kimmra Hingher, TEMPTATIONS brand manager. “Enlisting Sonya Fitzpatrick to help conduct this survey was a unique and interactive way to help answer cat owners’ age-old questions – and the response has been overwhelming positive. People really had fun with it.”

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