[主題] 主人速配嗎？先做「貓」格測驗

[這篇文章最後由黑貓豆豆在 2008/05/16 05:02am 編輯]

美國寵物收容機構為了幫飼主找到適合的寵物貓，觀察貓與人互動的時間
和對玩具的興趣等指標，將貓的性格分成9類。（美聯社）

【聯合報╱編譯夏嘉玲╱美聯社華盛頓14日電】 2008.05.16 03:36 am

貓的性格比狗來得複雜多元，美國許多動物收容機構為了避免民眾認養時
以貌取貓，落得人貓格格不入，貓被「退貨」，開始對貓實施性格測驗，
好幫牠們找到最麻吉的認養人。

美國防止虐待動物協會的動物行為學家愛蜜莉魏斯博士，設計了一套測驗
法，把貓的性格分成9大類，再依據認養人的家庭狀況與認養意願，為貓
兒挑選可能最合得來的新主人。

這套測驗已為45個動物收容機構採用，還有更多機構準備跟進。

華府「華盛頓動物救援聯盟」工作人員蒙斯馬這天為一隻名叫巴納比的貓
作性格測驗，他把巴納比帶到一個陌生的房間，把牠從籠子裡放出來，觀
察牠的反應。

蒙斯馬以碼表紀錄巴納比與人互動的時間，像是趴在人的大腿上多久，也
紀錄牠發出代表與人應對的聲音與眨眼的頻率。接著蒙斯馬對巴納比伸出
手來，給牠3個不同的玩具，還抱了抱牠，再根據牠的反應給分。

巴納比成績出色，顯示牠社交能力強，也很有自信，在9種性格分類上，屬
於「團體老大」型。另一隻貓的社交能力與信心都不夠，個性與巴納比相
反，是獨善其身的「私家偵探」型。

介於這兩種類型中間的，是雞婆的「個人助理」型。對這型貓咪個性的描
述如下：「你在用電腦嗎？我幫你按鍵。看報嗎？我幫你壓住報紙。要是
少了我，你就會手忙腳亂。」

民眾申請認養前，收容機構也會請他們填問卷，根據結果建議他們挑選某
類性格的貓咪。

動物行為學家麥康奈爾指出，貓的情感十分豐富，需要飼主用心對待，為
貓咪作性格測驗，是絕佳構想。

魏斯指出，實施貓咪性格測驗後，收容貓咪的認養率提高不少，部分原因
是民眾認為這類測驗十分有趣。

[這篇文章最後由黑貓豆豆在 2008/05/16 05:28am 編輯]

看到 "雞婆的「個人助理」型"
的描述, 真想笑.
台灣有沒有類似的量表??

在 SPCA 找到的分類:
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=adopt_mym_meetfelinealities

What’s a Feline-ality™? As part of the ASPCA’s Meet Your Match™ program,
shelters assess adoptable cats to predict how they’ll behave in a new environment.
Cats are categorized as one of nine “feline-alities,” below. Which kitty sounds like
a perfect match for you?

Private Investigator
I'm working undercover to keep an eye on you and your household. You may not
even know you're under surveillance. I can vanish into thin air if anyone or anything
interferes with my investigation. If you need a cat who knows how to stay out of
trouble and will always keep your secrets, I just might take your case.

Secret Admirer
When it comes to relationships, I'm very level-headed. I don't leap in paws first, if you
know what I mean. But give me a little time, and then I'll shower you with purrs,
head-butts, and plenty of lap time. In the meantime, you may not see a lot of me,
but I'll be thinking a lot of you!

Love Bug
Do you seek affection? I do! If you also like petting, purrs, and paws kneading your
lap, I think we might have a LOT in common. I'm looking for "someone who enjoys
quiet times and togetherness." Could that someone be you?

The Executive
I have to say, I'm a busy cat. First, I've got to check out what's happening out the
window. Next, I'll see if any closets or cupboards need looking into. And then there
are my naps--can't be late for those. I can fit a little socializing into my schedule.
Shall we plan on breakfast and dinner? I hope you like kibbles.

Sidekick
Like all sidekicks, I'm just plain good company. I like attention, and I also like my
solitude. I don't go looking for trouble, but I'm no scaredy-cat, either. If you are
looking for a steady companion to travel with you on the road of life, look no further.

Personal Assistant
You're working on the computer? Let me press the keys. Reading the paper?
I'll hold the pages down for you. Watching TV? I'll just plop in your lap so you can
pet me. I love an orderly household, don't you? I'll help you with all your chores,
and I'll help you relax when we're done. You'll wonder how you ever managed without me.

MVP
I'm a savvy cat who knows the score. I'm pretty unflappable, too. I don't mind entertaining
myself, but a human companion at the other end of the couch and a nice scratch behind the
ears always make my day. If you're looking for a resourceful addition to your team, think
about signing this Most Valuable Pussycat.

Party Animal
I'm a cat on a mission: PARTY! I love to play and explore and test my limits. I'd love to
play with you, but I can make a toy out of anything: pencils, post-it notes, potatoes. If
you're looking for some laughs and someone to liven up the party, think about inviting me.

Leader of the Band
I'm a cat who does everything in a big way. I not only like to be in the middle of things--I
like to lead the parade. I'm an adventurous cat, but I'll still make plenty of time to show
you my affectionate side. I'm the demonstrative type, you might say. Want a cat who's
brimming with confidence? That's me.

下面引用由黑貓豆豆在 2008/05/16 05:05am 發表的內容：
看到 "雞婆的「個人助理」型"
的描述, 真想笑.
台灣有沒有類似的量表??
在 SPCA 找到的分類//www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=adopt_mym_meetfelinealities
...

個人助理型真的很好笑呢
我家就有一隻
臭"小小"
他總是幫到忙

恩..我的英文真的很爛
看到這一團就懶
有沒有熱心的大大翻譯一下阿...

[這篇文章最後由黑貓豆豆在 2008/05/18 10:20pm 編輯]

私家偵探:

我是臥底!! 你可能不知道你和你家人的一舉一動都在我的監視之下.
只要有有一點點的風吹草動, 我就會消失於無形.
如果你需要一隻不會惹麻煩而且口風很緊的貓,
我想我可以接你的案子!!

暗戀者:

當我命中注定的那個人出現時, 我依然保持冷靜.
我絕不會踏出第一爪(步)示愛. 但是只要給我時間,
我會呼嚕呼嚕, 我會用頭和屁屁磨蹭, 我還會黏在你的大腿上不想離開,
現在你可能常常找不到我, 但我心裡一直有你!!

Love bug: 中文不知道該怎麼翻?? 說好聽的是浪漫多情, 說難聽的是花癡!!
應該是那種親人又愛塞奶的類型!!

你像我ㄧ樣在尋找一段感情嗎?? 如果你喜歡摸摸頭,抓抓肚子,
愛聽呼嚕呼嚕, 喜歡有貓在你大腿上踏踏, 我想我們有很多共通點,
我正在尋找一個喜歡靜靜的分享彼此的人, 是你嗎??