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Pet survey reveals strong pet owner loyalty |
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A recent national survey of 1,252 pet owners by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) had some fascinating findings. Among these are:
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89% believe their pet understands all
or some of what they say.
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76% talk to their pets in a different
voice.
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53% believe their pet would come to
their rescue if they were in distress.
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56% spend an average of two or more
hours of quality time with their pet each day.
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Nearly one-third spend more time with
their pet than with family or friends.
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Love and attention were rated as the
most important elements to ensure a per's quality of life.
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Only 2% have health insurance for their
pet yet nearly two-thirds said they would spend $1,000 or more to save
their pet’s life.
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More respondents read the nutritional
labels on food they feed their pet than the labels on food they eat
themselves - 41 and 37% respectively!
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80% believe their pet has exhibited
jealous behavior; of these, 84% report that their pet was jealous of
another pet.
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11% of cat owners have ended a personal
or romantic relationship with someone because of their cat.
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48% consider themselves emotionally
dependent upon their animals.
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83% are likely to risk their lives for
their pets.
SOURCE: For more information on this survey and its
findings, visit
www.healthypet.com |