This statistic illustrates cat owners views on ownership in the United Kingdom in 2016. According to the survey, 92 percent of responding owners stated that owning a cat makes them happy while another 87 percent pointed out that owning a cat is a privilege not a right.
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This statistic illustrates cat owners views on ownership in the United Kingdom in 2016. According to the survey, 92 percent of responding owners stated that owning a cat makes them happy while another 87 percent pointed out that owning a cat is a privilege not a right.
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| Share of cat owners | |
|---|---|
| Owning a cat makes me happy | 92% |
| Owning a cat is harder work than I thought | 18% |
| Owning a cat makes me stressed | 11% |
| Owning a cat is more rewarding than expected | 61% |
| Owning a cat is a privilege not a right | 87% |
| Owning a cat improves my life | 86% |
| Owning a cat makes me physically healthier | 40% |
| Owning a cat makes me mentally healthier | 77% |
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