Thinking about getting a pet?
Do it for the right reasons
Admiral Pet Insurance asked cat and dog owners why they got their pets and what they regretted*
*An online survey was conducted among 2000 UK dog and cat owners in June 2018
Where did they get
their pets from?
- Breeder (29%)
- Rescue Shelter (24%)
- From a friend/family (19%)
- Petshop (11%)
- Advert (8%)
- Stray (4%)
- Online (3%)
- Other (2%)
Why did they get one?
Wanted a pet since they were a child
Got a pet for their partner
Got their pet for their kids
Were inspired by social media or a celebrity
Pet Regrets
Top reasons for regretting getting a pet
| When I am landed with an expensive vet bill | 12% | 15% |
| When I have to clean up faeces/urine/vomit/fur | 13% | 21% |
| When my pet ruins our home/furniture | 12% | 17% |
| When I feel guilty leaving my pet at home | 14% | 12% |
| I have never regretted getting my pet | 34% | 51% |
Dog owners would consider re-homing their pet
Cat owners felt the same way