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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Lifestyle
Martin Winter

Top signs your dog is part of your family - including celebrating their birthday

The top signs your dog has truly become part of your family include celebrating their birthday (39%), having pictures of them around the house (36%) – and not being able to imagine life without your pooch (84%), research has found.

A survey of 2,000 dog owners revealed that 61% claim they would do anything for their furry friend – including letting them sleep in the bed at night (33%), and giving them their own spot on the sofa (40%).

One in five have even turned down nights out with friends, preferring to stay in with their pet.

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