21 May, 2012
Pet News Pets Fill Family Void | Pets Fill Family Void |
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| Written by MyPetFriends | |
| Thursday, 27 November 2008 | |
 Almost 60 per cent of people said they would put off starting a family during the current economic downturn but a quarter would choose a pet instead, according to a new survey from the UK’s leading pet insurance provider, Petplan.- And it’s not a battle of the sexes – the decision to put family life on hold in favour of nurturing a four-legged friend was equally divided between men and women. - The findings are supported by a recent Mintel report showing that the pet care industry is thriving with animal lovers spending £484million on their cats and dogs this year. Pets at Home also announced its profits have doubled compared to this time last year. - A spokeswoman from Petplan, said: "It seems that pets of all shapes and sizes are now being considered a perfectly sensible alternative to starting a family for cash-strapped couples. We know that many owners develop very strong emotional ties to their pets that are often treated as part of the family. But we do urge all would-be pet owners to understand that pet ownership does come with responsibilities, just like parenthood." - Research shows the cost of raising a child from birth to 21 is £186,0321 – whereas RSPCA figures state that a dog costs approximately £9,600 during its lifetime a cat £8,000 and a rabbit £3,800. - Top 10 most popular child substitutes: 1. Dog 2. Cat 3. Rabbit 4. Guinea Pig 5. Rat 6. Hamster 7. Mouse 8. Gerbil 9. Reptile 10. Bird - Survey conducted on www.onepoll.com Total number of respondents – 3,000 pet owners 
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