What Spirit Animal Will Your Heart Summon?

By: Teresa McGlothlin

Why are dogs better pets than cats?

I think turtles are better than either one.

They are both great pets.
Dogs do not lick their bits in public.

Dogs can show their emotions.

Which animal are you like when your last nerve has been touched?

Shark

Wolverine
Crocodile

Snake

Do you have the memory of an elephant?

I don't know about their memories.

I sure do.
I have the memory of a gnat.

My memory is average.

How would your friends describe your heart?

Sweet

Soft
Black

Guarded

Do you relate to your animal from the Chinese zodiac?

I don't know what it is.

I have a few things in common with it.
I think the Chinese zodiac is wrong.

It's a perfect match.

Which animal group is your family like?

School

Pride
Gaggle

Pack

If you could talk to a mythical animal, which one would you choose?

Unicorn

Siren
Minotaur

Chimera

Are you like a lovebird with anyone right now?

I wish!

I am.
Not as much as we used to be.

I have a few lovebird friends.

If you could cuddle with a wild animal, which one would you choose?

Polar bear

Baby seal
Emperor penguin

Jaguar

How would you help a wounded baby bird?

I would put it back in the nest.

I think you should leave them alone.
I would call the vet.

I'm sure I would nurse it back to health.

Which animal related job would suit you best?

Veterinarian

Marine biologist
Farmer

Animal trainer

Are you more afraid of jellyfish or wasps?

I don't like either of them.

Wasps are horrifying!
Jellyfish freak me out.

I'm more afraid of spiders.

What do you have in common with a bear?

I could hibernate.

Trees make great back scratchers.
I love taking things from the grill.

I am fairly hairy.

Which grade would you get at obedience school?

A+

B
D-

C

If you had wings, where would you fly for the winter?

Mexico

Florida
Belize

Jamaica

Do you consider yourself as sly as a fox?

I'm not that sly.

I do have my moments.
You bet!

I'm as sly as a sloth.

What trait do you share with a Labrador retriever?

Intelligence

Loyalty
Obedience

Friendliness

Could a raccoon be your spirit animal?

Raccoons are not big enough for the job.

It might work.
I wouldn't mind.

Raccoons are not smart enough to guide me.

Which animal do you find funniest?

Lemur

Manatee
Donkey

Alpaca

Where would you let a pet Great Dane sleep?

Wherever it wanted

In the garage
On the sofa

In my bed

Are you as curious as an average cat?

I'm extremely curious.

I don't need to know everything.
Knowledge is power.

I am rather nosy.

Are owls really all that wise?

They know how to get to the center of a lollipop.

They are smarter than cows.
I really don't know.

I think they are more instinctive than smart.

Which one of your senses is on par with a wolf?

Smell

Sight
Taste

Hearing

Which of these beasts could be your guardian?

Hippo

Gorilla
Wildebeest

Aligator

Would you ever have a pet rat?

No, thank you.

They make great pets.
No, but I do have a couple of them.

I would rather have a pet rock.

How would you help an animal shelter?

I would donate time.

I would give money.
They always need food.

Adoption is a great way to help.

Which animal has the most sensitive heart?

Giraffe

Ocelot
Llama

Pig

Would you rather have claws or hooves?

I prefer my hands.

Hooves wouldn't be that bad.
I think paws are more my style.

Give me the claws!

What do you think cows dream about?

Fresh hay

Freedom
A warm barn

Sleeping while lying down

How would you bribe a horse?

A carrot works.

A gentle nudge does the trick.
Cash might do the job.

Hay works miracles.

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About This Quiz

If you are in touch with your heart, you probably already know that you have a spirit animal that looks over your entire life. But did you know you have one that your heart can call upon when things get really sticky? Now that you do, it's time you learn which one is just a call, a whistle or a command away!

You might have a burly beast looking out for your soul, but your heart's spirit animal could be something very different. While some of us think with our instincts, the rest of us tend to think with our emotions. The animal that guards our hearts and would be there in an instant to save us should accurately reflect the way we approach the world. After you tell us about your heart, your love for animals and the things you hold sacred, it will be easy to let you know which beast is just a call away.

Answer the quiz questions as honestly as you can, and you will be rewarded with an animal who will never let you down. Will it be the spirit animal you've always imagined, or will you have to remain open to change? Let's get started and find out!

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