· Are there animal rights groups where you live?
· What kind of animals do humans ride?
· Are you afraid of snakes?
· Are you frightened of spiders?
· Are your pet(s) healthy?
· Can you name some endangered species?
· Can you ride a horse?
· Do you consider yourself an animal lover?
· Do you ever go bird watching?
· Do you ever talk to your pet? If so, what do you say?
· Do you have a cat?
· Do you have a dog? If so, what's your dog's name?
· Do you have any pets?
o If not, would you like to have a pet?
o Have you ever had a pet?
· Do you know anyone who has a horse?
· Do you know anyone who keeps their dog in their house?
· Do you know someone who owns an unusual pet?
· Do you love your pet?
· Do you prefer dogs or cats?
· Do you talk to your pet sometimes?
· Do you think it is acceptable to test cosmetics on animals?
o How do you feel about the use of animals for medical research?
· Do you think it is okay to eat meat?
o Is there any kind of meat you would not eat?
· Do you think it is right to keep wild animals in a zoo?
· Do you think it's okay to free animals that have been in captivity all their lives? Why or why not?
· Do you think people should buy and wear fur coats?
· Do you think that animals dream?
· Do your pets have special behavior problems?
o How do you deal with those problems?
· Have you ever been bitten by a dog?
· Have you ever been bitten by a dog? (... by a snake)
· Have you ever been to a farm?
· Have you ever been to a farm? What animals did you see there?
· Have you ever been to a horse race?
· Have you ever been to a zoo? What animals did you see there?
· Have you ever eaten rabbit meat?
· Have you ever gambled on a horse race?
· Have you ever given your pet a bath?
· Have you ever had a pet? / Have you ever had any pets?
· Have you ever ridden a horse? How about a camel?
· Have you ever seen a bullfight?
· Have you ever seen a dog race?
· Have you ever seen a dog that helps people, such as one to help a blind person?
o If so, what did you notice about the dog?
o How do you think that dog was trained?
o Have you ever seen a "therapy dog?"
· How long do you think a dog can live without food?
· How many birds do you know that can't fly?
· How many legs does a spider have? How about a squid?
· How many national animal preserves do you have in your country?
o Are there any animal preserves around here?
· How many pets have you had?
· How many pets have you raised and what are they?
· How many zoos have you been to?
· How much does it cost to keep your pet?
· If you could be an animal, what would you (choose to) be? Why?
· If you don't keep pets, please explain why?
· Is is right to keep animals in a zoo?
· Is it harmful for a dog to travel in cabin on a airline under the seat where your carry-on bags go?
· Pets are considered to be a burden to most of the city dwellers. To what extent do you agree?
· Some people think that people shouldn't wear animal furs. Do you agree? Why or why not?
· Think of some people you know. Which animals do they resemble?
· What animal do you think is the funniest?
· What animal do you think is the strangest-looking?
· What animal do you think makes the best pet? Why?
· What animal would you like to be? (Which animal....?)
· What animals are symbols of your country?
· What animals are you afraid of? (...scared of?)
· What animals do you think are cute?
o What animal do you think is the cutest?
· What animals do you think are scary?
· What animals do you think are ugly?
· What animals do you think is the most dangerous?
· What are some popular pets?
· What are the most popular pets in your country?
· What are the pros and cons of keeping a pet?
o (Why are there so many people who are willing to sacrifice their time and money to raise a pet?)
· What can children learn by having a pet?
What are some things a child can learn by having a pet?
· What do you think of animals being raised in captivity?
· What is one of your favorite animals?
o Why do you like it?
o Do you have one for a pet?
· What is the difference between a pet and a wild animal?
· What is the largest animal you have ever seen?
· What is the most unusual pet you have ever seen?
· What is your favorite animal?
o Why is it your favorite animal?
o Would you like keep it as your pet, why or why not?
· What joy does your pet bring you?
o Are you the one who takes care of it every day?
o How do you take care of it? If you don't take care of it, who does?
· What kind of animal would you like to be?
· Do bats make good pets?
· What animals like to be petted?
· What kind of dog do you have?
· What kind of master would you like to have if you were a pet?
· What kind of meats have you eaten?
· What kind of pet would you like to have in the future?
· What particular animals have become famous in your country for some special skill or accomplishment?
· What wild animals can you see around here?
· When was the last time you went to a zoo?
· Where is the nearest zoo to your house?
o How often do you visit that zoo?
o When was the last time you went there?
o How much does it cost to get in?
· Why do people have pets? / Why do people keep pets?
· Why do some people not like pets?
· Would you recommend that others keep pets similar to yours?
· Do you think animals have souls?
· Should we feed our pets unhealthy but tasty treats?
o What's more important, their health or their happiness?
· In your opinion, why do some people like to have unusual pets?
· Do you think dogs should be banned or muzzled?
· Would you want to see aggressive dogs muzzled or banned?
· In your country, what kind of dog laws are there? If dogs are man's best friend, as the saying goes, is banning dogs a friendly act?
· What is a safari?
o Would you go on a safari?
· Have you ever hurt an animal?
o Was it intentional or unintentional?
· Do you know of any websites for people that want to keep animals as pets?
o How about websites for people who are against animal rights?
o Do you think keeping an animal as a pet is a violation of that animal's rights?
· Do you know any animals that you think are being treated badly or unfairly?
o If so, how do you think you can help?
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