* Respondents were allowed to choose up to four possible options. The latest survey took place on November 23, 2019.
** Refers to the total number of respondents, not only pet owners.
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Ways of getting domestic animals in Russia 2016-2019
In 2016, most Russians revelaed that they either picked up their pets from the streets or it was given as a gift. In 2019, however, most often pets were given by friends or relatives or bought by the owner. Over the last observed period, nearly **** of pet owners submitted that they picked their domestic animal from the street.
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