According to a survey carried out in the summer of 2021, almost 50 percent of surveyed cat and dog owners in the United Kingdom stated that their pet is best described as a family member. Some six percent of cat owners and two percent of dog owners perceived their animals as just a pet.
How owners perceive their pets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2021, by type
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Human Animal Bond Research Institute. (September 7, 2022). How owners perceive their pets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2021, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1331585/pets-place-in-family-in-the-uk/
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