In a survey conducted in Mexico in November 2020, more than half of the participants who owned pets (** percent) stated that they acquired their pet as a gift from a family member or friend. The second most frequently mentioned way of acquisition by the respondents (** percent) was finding or rescuing the pet on the street. Additionally, more than a quarter of the respondents admitted to having bought or adopted their pet from a shelter or foundation, respectively.
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UVM (Mexico). (December 10, 2020). Percentage of households with pets in Mexico in 2020, by methods of acquisition [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1635578/main-ways-to-acquire-pets-mexico/
UVM (Mexico). "Percentage of households with pets in Mexico in 2020, by methods of acquisition." Chart. December 10, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/1635578/main-ways-to-acquire-pets-mexico/
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