Nearly two in five besotted pet owners consider their dog or cat to be like a child to them. With more than a quarter preferring to see their furry friend over their partner after a day at work.
A poll of 2,000 cat or dog owners found that 73% see their four-legged friends as part of the family. And 40% said their pets had their own spot on the sofa.
The survey found that 45% of pet owners had admitted prioritising their pets' needs over their own. More than half admitted that they place more importance on their animals’ walks and exercise over their own time to relax, and 47 per cent are more likely to treat their pet than themselves.
