| Dog owners dish out more dosh on their pets |
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| Written by MyPetFriends | ||||
| Wednesday, 19 December 2007 | ||||
 Dog owners are splashing out more than ever on their pets in pet shops and pet stores up and down the country (and in online pet shops), reveal the results of this year's Pet Census, a national survey carried out annually on behalf of The Blue Cross pet charity. - The Blue Cross Pet Census shows that we spend an average of £406 per year on our dogs, a 20% increase from last year and £128 more than the average expenditure on pets. Regionally the findings highlight that pet owners in the North spend the most on their pets, and those in the East Midlands spend the least. - And the pampering does not stop there - the findings reveal that dog owners spend more time with their pets compared to other owners and are the most likely to allow their furry friend to sleep in their bedroom. However, dog owners are also more likely to experience behavioural problems with their pet than any other pet owners. - Nationally, the survey shows that close family aside, people are more likely to spend quality time with their pets than anyone else. 1 in 10 people would even choose their pets over close family, while only 9% of people would rather spend time with friends and 8% with other family members. - Dogs and cats are the number one pet of choice, each owned by 39% of people in Great Britain. According to the results, pet owners in Wales and the North of England are the most likely to own a dog than anyone else in Great Britain. As with previous years, the Pet Census shows a decline in dog ownership in London, with only 11% of respondents in the Capital owning a dog, compared to 14% in 2005. - Other findings reveal that 69% of pet owners admit to not having insured their pets against injury or ill health. Dog owners are among the most responsible group, with just over half stating that that they have some form of pet insurance. For a full detailed breakdown of the results, click here, to go to Kitty and Teddy's Tips pages - Kitty and Teddy are the resident virtual pets of the My Pet Friends site. - So far this year, The Blue Cross charity has rehomed 5,188 animals through through its 11 adoption centres, of which 1936 were dogs. - The Blue Cross Pet Census is an annual survey compiled by the pet charity as part of its ongoing work to understand the relationships people have with their pets. The data provides essential national and regional information including pet ownership trends, animal welfare issues and attitudes to pet ownership. For more information about the charities work, visit their site at www.bluecross.org.uk -  Add as favourites (0) |  Quote this article on your site | Views: 901
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