Discover your pet’s wellbeing superpower with the My Pet Guru quiz
Calm and Mars have launched the My Pet Guru quiz to help you discover your pet's wellbeing superpower. Plus, share your results to enter into the My Pet Guru competition.
Of course you love your pet, but have you thought about why? Do you consider them your personal therapist, your fitness coach, or maybe your ultimate napping buddy?
We’ve partnered with Mars—the people behind some of your pets’ favorite products, including Royal Canin, Pedigree, Whiskas, and Cesar—to celebrate the wellbeing superpowers of pets through the My Pet Guru quiz. This playful tool can help you uncover your pet’s unique wellbeing wisdom and celebrate the bond you have — whether they encourage you to move, rest, laugh, reconnect, or simply give you permission to take a break.
What better way to mark Mental Health Awareness Month than by paying tribute to the pets who do so much to boost our spirits?
The My Pet Guru quiz
And while most of us don’t spend time considering how our pets have influenced us, they can teach us more than we realize. They remind us to pause, be present, and find joy in the little moments. They cheer us up, make us laugh, and offer companionship when we feel low.
To honor this special bond, we’ve teamed up with Mars to find the wellbeing pet heroes that have been impacting your life in big and small ways every day.
Is your pet “The Stress Soother,” offering you comfort with cuddles, or perhaps they’re more so “The Snooze Muse,” reminding you of the power of rest? Now’s your chance to find out.
Find out how your pet is helping you be more zen with the My Pet Guru Quiz
The My Pet Guru quiz is available on the Kinship Hub and takes just a few minutes to complete. Answer five simple questions and find out which of the six archetypes best describes how your pet supports your emotional and mental wellbeing.
Find out if your pet is:
The Playtime Partner
The Calm Companion
The Friendly Tail
The Snooze Muse
The Mischief-Maker
The Stress Soother
Whether your pet keeps you grounded or lifts your spirits when you’re feeling low, this quiz will help you discover their unique wisdom and give you a fresh perspective on what makes your bond so special. And best of all, when you share your results on social media, you can connect with other pet lovers who share that same relationship — even if you’re not entering the competition.
The My Pet Guru competition
We know how powerful the human-pet bond is. That’s why we’re on a mission to find the most touching stories from pet owners like you about how your pets support your wellbeing — from inspiring you to move, rest, laugh, reconnect, and everything in between. We want to know what makes your pet so special, and how they’ve inspired you to live your best life.
Select winners of the My Pet Guru competition* will not only receive lifetime Calm memberships, they’ll also have their pets’ stories serve as inspiration for exclusive Calm content, coming this fall.
How to enter the My Pet Guru competition
Step 1: Take the My Pet Guru quiz to reveal your pet’s archetype.
Step 2: Share the results from the quiz or a photo of you and your pet on Instagram.
Step 3: Be sure to include a comment about how your pet inspires your wellbeing, tagging #MyPetGuru #contest, @marsglobal and @calm.
*UK, US and Australian residents 18+ only. One entry per person. Ends 09.06.25. See www.kinship.com/mpg-tos for full T&Cs
What others are saying about their pets
So what exactly should you write about the positive role your pet has on your wellbeing?
Take some inspiration from Calm instructors and employees who have shared the impact their pets have had on their lives.
My cat is my soulmate
"My cat Stan has shown me the true meaning of unconditional love and deep presence, standing by me through my darkest days. I am endlessly grateful for the comfort of his nightly cuddles, as he quietly reminds me that he’s not just a pet — he’s my soulmate."
— Mel Mah, Calm Instructor
My dogs remind me to breathe
"Even on my most stressful days, [my dogs] Olive and Zee are there—tails wagging, no judgement in their eyes—reminding me that it’s okay to pause, breathe, and just be for a minute.”
— Chibs Okereke, Calm Instructor
My cats make the tough times easier
“My pets are crucial to my mental wellbeing. Henry and Obo, my cats from Thailand, have been with me for 14 years, and Felix, my loving rescue dog from Texas, joined us 4 years ago. Having these three by my side brings me comfort and joy, easing difficult times and enhancing good times.”
— Erin Martin, Senior Lifecycle Manager at Calm
My dog brings calm to chaos
"Mazy might be the most patient and gentle dog you'll ever meet. In a house full of toddler energy, she’s the calm in the chaos—a big, loving presence who’s happiest when someone’s holding her paw. She brings the best energy to every moment."
— Dan Stansell, Head of Partner Success at Calm
My dog brings me peace
"Bean has been with me for some of the highest highs and lowest lows in my life. She has been my witness and emotional support as I have navigated some of life's biggest choices and unexpected turns. Her soulful eyes, playful personality and tender snuggles bring me peace and comfort every day."
— Riley Rogers, Supervising Producer at Calm
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