A third of pet owners prefer their dogs to their children, new study has found
It's no surprise that our pets quickly become part of the family, but now a new study has revealed that a third of pet owners actually admit to preferring their animals to their own children.
According to the results by pet food company I And Love And You, 34% of parents prefer their furry friends to their children, saying that their pets are their "favourite child".
2,000 pet parents were surveyed as part of the study, which also found that 78% of pet owners said their pets are a part of the family and a further 68% said they see their pets as people.
Plus, 58% said they think their furry friend understands them better than their best friend or significant other.
"Pets are more than just a companion, they love us unconditionally and make us want to be better people," Lindsey Rabaut, Vice President of Marketing for I And Love And You says.
With many owners wanting to make their pets feel like part of the family, they will often go to great lengths to ensure they feel loved. The research also uncovered some of the habits of pet owners, including...
44% of pet owners create a social media account for their pets
42% throw them a birthday party
42% buy their pets clothes of fancy accessories
41% of pet owners spend more on a meal for their pets than themselves
40% regularly let their pets sleep in their bed
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