This statistic displays pet owners views on ownership in the United Kingdom in 2016. According to the survey, 93 percent of responding owners admited that owning a pet makes them happy, while another 88 percent point out that owning a pet is a privilege not a right.
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This statistic displays pet owners views on ownership in the United Kingdom in 2016. According to the survey, 93 percent of responding owners admited that owning a pet makes them happy, while another 88 percent point out that owning a pet is a privilege not a right.
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| Share of pet owners | |
|---|---|
| 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% |
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