The research involving 1,000 adults saw a quarter admit that they’ve hidden pets in the past - resulting in tenants feeling anxious (52 per cent), worried (45 per cent), and guilty (28 per cent).
But one in 10 have been caught out by a landlord, due to a surprise visit (48 per cent), seeing them when they were out, such as on a dog walk (21 per cent) and even anonymous tip-offs (20 per cent).
