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Main reasons why people get a cat in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 2025

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Release date

May 2026

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2025

Number of respondents

10,494 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Cat owners

Method of interview

Online interview

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The release date is the date of data access.

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Main reasons for getting a cat in the United Kingdom (UK) 2025

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, May 8, 2026

This statistic shows the main reasons given by respondents in the United Kingdom (UK) for why they got a cat, as of 2025. Among those surveyed, ** percent said they got a cat for companionship.

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