Pet owners attitudes to pet ownership 2014 survey | Statista

This statistic shows the percentage of pet owners agreeing with various statements regarding choosing a pet and pet ownership in the United Kingdom, according to a survey conducted in 2014. Of pet owners surveyed, 86 percent believed online sales of pets should be regulated.

Pet owners views on issues concerning ownership and choosing a pet in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014

Characteristic	Share of respondents in agreement
The UK is a nation of animal lovers.	92%
Anyone breeding puppies should be licensed and regulated to meet certain standards.	92%
Online sales of pets should be regulated.	86%
Prospective owners should pass a test before taking on a pet	44%
Pet insurance should be compulsory for all owners.	36%
The UK pet owning public's knowledge regarding how to care for their pets has increased in the last five years	35%

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December 2013

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2014

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Pet owners

Method of interview

Online survey

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