| Characteristic | Percentage of respondents |
|---|---|
| Pet owners believe owning a pet provides invaluable companionship | 95% |
| Believe that anyone breeding puppies should be licensed and regulated to meet certain standards | 92% |
| Pet owners that believe the UK is a nation of animal lovers | 87% |
| Pet owners believe owning a pet will improve their life | 85% |
| Pet owners believe owning a pet makes them physically or mentally healthier | 75% |
| Pet owners have bought their pet a birthday or Christmas present | 73% |
| Believe that their pet will cost them between 1,000 and 5,000 GBP over its life time | 45% |
| Believe people should pass a test before owning a pet | 42% |
| Believe veterinary fees are more than they expected them to be | 34% |
| Pet owners who have taken their pet to work | 17% |
| Pet owners who have Skyped or Facetimed with their pet | 12% |
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Release date
December 2015
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Region
United Kingdom
Survey time period
2015
Number of respondents
26,000 respondents
Special properties
Pet owners
Method of interview
Online survey
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