Consumer Goods » Pets & Animal Supplies » Pet insurance in the UK | Views on pet ownership in the UK 2016

Perspective on owning a pet in the UK 2016

What feelings do owners experience as a result of owning a pet?

The data shows pet owners views on ownership in the UK in 2016. According to the survey, 93% of responding owners admited that owning a pet makes them happy, while another 88% point out that owning a pet is a privilege not a right.

Owning a pet makes me happy	93
Owning a pet improves my life	88
Owning a pet is a privilege not a right	88
Owning a pet make me mentally healthier	80
Owning a pet is more rewarding than expected	66
Owning a pet makes me physically healthier	61
Owning a pet is harder work than I thought	22
Owning a pet makes me stressed	11

Perspective on owning a pet in the UK 2016

StatInvestor