Photo by It’s no secret that pets hold a special place in their owners’ hearts, with eighty percent saying said that their pets are their number one source of joy,
That's according to a survey of 2,000 cat and dog owners.
Pets give so much more than just love and loyalty to their parents, whether it's helping them become more mature (48%), teaching them patience (45%), or improving their overall mental health (43%).
It's no wonder that six in 10 pet owners admit to confiding in their pets when they have a bad day and prefer to snuggle up with them instead of their partners.
The survey, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of PetSafe, found that parents love showering their pets with appreciation and spoiling them throughout the year, as 78% admit they have a hard time saying no to their pets.
Seven in 10 cat and dog owners believe their furry friends live like kings and queens, which explains why they indulge them with luxuries like designer clothing and custom-made beds (49%) and take them to high-end pet spas (44%).
According to the survey, pets have their own demands too, with their favorite activities being running or playing in the backyard (47%) and playing fetch (44%).
TOP 3 WAYS PET OWNERS SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION TO THEIR PETS
- Buying pets designer clothing or accessories -49%
- Taking pets to a high-end pet spa -44%
- Setting up a wireless fence system at home -43%
FIVE THINGS ALL PET OWNERS NEED
- Pet door -17%
- Electronic pet fence -17%
- Pet fountain -14%
- No pull leash -13%
- Automatic pet feeder -13%
BEST WAYS PETS HELP THEIR OWNER GROW
- Become more mature -48%
- To be patient -45%
- To be more compassionate -43%
- Improved mental health -43%,
- Become more active -40%
- Become more responsible -33%
Via SWNS
