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.
Smitty Johnson
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Yes some times they are,and they sure don’t talk back..
Geliane Gabe
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Haha
Gail Petrie
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Cheryl Denise
Michèle Pignarre Wronski
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Duh!
Bonnie Foster Hughes
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Can’t argue that.
Valerie Cook
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Was going to say the same thing.
Jean Marie
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duh
Carol Morton
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Well, yeh!
Cheryl Denise
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Haha!
Robert Crosier
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He’ll yeah , I never met a dog I didn’t like but can’t say the same about people
Sally Matassa
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Without a doubt
Lee Kenniston-Mccain
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My dogs are better friends than most humans
Cedar Adami
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100% true got three doggies & they are the world to me .
Weston Lind
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Shortest study ever I’m sure lol. 5 minutes with a doggo, 5 minutes with a human. Aaaaaand we’re done here.
Kathleen Falls
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Should have asked any dog lover…would have saved you a ton of money and hours of research!!
Mary Laux
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So true. My dog doesn’t talk only loves and listens. What a gift for me
Donna Trigg
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Pfff they needed to do a study to know this?
Ivan Rodriguez Fierro
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because they dont talk
Anghcim Evans
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Tabitha McInvaille
Bhawana K Abhishek
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Agree!!
Frances Thompson
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Why waste more money.When all dog loves know this
Gavin Rodger
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Yeah, but we didn’t need a study to tell us what we already know.
Chelsea Officer
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Lisa Hart
Dianne Bourke
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Yep
Ruth Meacher Bunce-hall
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Ain’t that the truth!!!
Norma Vermillion
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It never ceases to amaze me that non-dog lovers would choose not to experience the joy and unconditional love that a furry friend can give!!!
Anna Mitchell
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Kate Jones Alaura Poole yep.
Ray Smith
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Duh!
Alaura Poole
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Haha you guys are the exception
Pilar Costello
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Of course!!!
Ned Tabikha
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How long did it take u to find that out?
Sarel C P Herbst
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And the main reason is because they are much more trustful and reliable .
Sally Twine
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I don’t think a study was required!
Sandra Shahan
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Oh so true!
Susan Keathley
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I could of told them that!
Lynn Boyle
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Exactly what I was thinking.
Sharon Chambers
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They are indeed!!
Jeffrey Horne
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Very true
Angus Mum Molly Ferris
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Ain’t that the truth.
Kim Hunter
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hell ya
Lee Bithell
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Any day
Dana Renee
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Well duh!!! I love hanging out with my pups.
Jodie Cain
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Agree
Jay Smith
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They needed a study to prove this?
Murray Lewis
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Chantelle McGurgan Holly Caputo
Anthony Nati
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Never had to take my human out to pee in negative 10 degree weather at 3 am, though…
Shannon Comeadow
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Kylie Daley Agreed!
Irene Wilmont
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Yes they are
Sarah Moran
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No s**t
Ruth Johnson
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Yep I agree 100%