
It’s official. We’ve finally got some hard, empirical data to confirm what we’ve known all along – dogs are better than people! This nationwide survey of hundreds of pet owners uncovered some pretty hilarious and relatable facts and we thought it was only right to share them with you.
Here they are:
Over 1/4 of pet parents believe that their pets are more accepted within their families than their partners… we admit it’d be stiff competition with a face like that.
61% of pet parents would end a relationship for their pet and more than half of the participants would trust their dog’s judgment before their mother’s.
Over 1/4 of participants have brought their dogs on a date and 85% of pet parents are more likely to “swipe right” on a photo that included a dog. We see a strong correlation here, take note.
Over 1/4 of pet parents have planned a special date for themselves and their pet because isn’t every day a good day to celebrate the ones you love most?
Source: Brendan Bell via Flickr
95% of dog owners would rather spend the night at home cuddling with their dog than on a blind date – because almost anything else is more enjoyable than small talk with a total stranger.
56% of pet parents prefer to share the bed with their pet AND their partners, rather than just their partners.
Almost 70% of participants admitted that they would sacrifice alone time with their significant others for their pets. Netflix or dog beach? Seems like a no-brainer.
45% of pet parents spend more money on their pet than their partner every month. This seems fair to us?
And finally, 87% of pet parents would get their pet a Valentine’s Day gift.
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So what does this all show? Maybe that we’re all a little crazy? I’d accept that. But at the end of the day, I think what it shows most prominently is that our collective obsessions with our pets exist for a good reason. The connections we develop with our pets are unlike any other. They are fiercely loyal and relentless in their displays of affection. They give us so much, and it only seems right to do what we can to give it back.
Once you make the fateful decision to get a fur baby of your own – your life will certainly change dramatically, but I promise it will always be for the better.
Leah Banford
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In a further study, grass is green.
Tao Roth
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No$#%&!@* Dogs dont lie, cheat, or even think about stabbing someone in the back who does them good. Only humans do that.
Patricia D Kimbell
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Didn’t need any sort of formal “study” to determine this. Just ask anyone who has ever owned and loved a dog!!!!
Richard Pfauntsch
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You Are Slow! Of Course They Are, & Cheaper
Debbie Smith Hester
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Wayne L. Hester
Diane Marcotte
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Tellement vrai
Ruth Dotten
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Yes they are
Geliane Gabe
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I don’t need any researchers to say that. I know it already and it’s proven.
Alexandra CL
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Proven!!
Marnie Pierce-Forde
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Steven Smith
Shamseen Rahman
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I think most of us figured that out when we were like 5
Jaya Veera
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Didn’t I just know it lol!
Dona Marie Neffke
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My two roomies are the best and only company I need or want.
Kathe Black-Paulus
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Well Duh!!!
Mary Jean Eppley
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Holy Cow Ducks!!!
Carlos Piccard
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Sometimes
Cindy Dore
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Agreed
Rich Kosh
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I could have told you that even without a study
Theresa Pinch
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Needed a study to figure this out???
Theresa A Cook
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Anna
Priscilla Varela
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Yep
Adham Bourne
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Ahmed Fakhra
Nicolas Schmitow
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Obviously
Jo Olech
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They had to do an actual study to find that out? Duh!
Jonathon Sadler
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Doesn’t this mean we should get a dog sooner Lisa?
Juliet Easter
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Duh.
James Rice
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I hope they didn’t spend too much time on this obvious conclusion!
Joshua Sisak
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Give me the money for the study. Could have saved you a ton.
Jenna Sierer
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I don’t need a study to tell me that!
Debra Gauthier
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No surprise there
Marie McCracken Meyer
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Duh
Sam Wagner
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Chris Miller
Bonnie Huber
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I so agree !
Becky Skrepcinski
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Um,DUH !!!
Palmyra Arzaga
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Agree .
Dave Lipscomb
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Well duh
Sharon Dilger
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Who needs a study
Always glad to see you, will walk beside you for as long as you want, can tell them anything & your always right❤️
Ken Wilson
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I already know this.
Renee Phelps Z
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That’s ford sure
Amy Jean
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Duh!!!
Michaela Dorn
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DUH!
Mip Miriam
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Yeah my dogs are awesome and now I’ve gpt German Shepherd whos being trained as my assistance dog. Best pup ❤
Chad Übl
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Other than the gas yes they are
Henry St Germain
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We all new this, like you said; We don’t need empirical evidence to prove what we now is self evident !!!
Martin Carius
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Yeah I’ve been telling people this for years
Jane Flanagan
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Abbey Flanagan
Xiomara Cisneros-Dyck
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The truth!
Geliane Gabe
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I have my golden retriever named Adam, he is more worth it than any of my friends. Friends that would say bad things behind your back!
Robyn White
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I have known this for about 40 years
Matt O'Keefe
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Yeah they are