Positive impacts of owning a pet in the UK 2024

Published by
M. Shahbandeh,
Oct 30, 2024

According to a survey carried out in December 2023 to January 2023, some 91 percent of respondents from the United Kingdom stated that owning a pet improves their life. Some 88 percent also stated that owning a pet makes them mentally healthier.

Positive impacts of having a pet in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2024

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Release date

2024

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

December 21, 2023 to January 16, 2024

Number of respondents

5,258 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Supplementary notes

Multiple answrs were possible.

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