New Poll Reveals Americans Often Treat Pets Like Humans
Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 (Original item from 2010)
Companion Animals | General Animal Protection | Pet Ownership
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Short Description:
This survey asks U.S. adults who live with companion animals about how they incorporate them into their families. Half of the respondents indicate that they feel their companion is as much a part of their family as the people in their household.
Abstract:
Survey Findings:
- 50% of respondents felt their pets are as much a part of the family as people.
- 1 in 5 respondents dresses up their pet in clothing.
- 48% of dog owners and 40% of cat owners fed human food to their pets, at least sometimes.
- Compared to cat owners, dog owners were more likely to take their pet on vacation (50% vs. 39%), include him or her on a holiday card (37% vs. 33%), and take him or her to work (21% vs. 14%)
- 33% of cat owners allow their cats to sleep on their bed, while only 29% of dog owners do.
- Half of respondents (49%) have at least one pet with a human-like name.
Spot Check Number:
1928
Sponsor:
AP-Petside
Animal Type:
Dogs, Cats, Companion Animals
Record Type:
Survey Summary
Research Method:
Telephone Survey
Geographic Region:
United States National
Population Descriptors:
United States, Adults
Year Conducted:
2010
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