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
Still thinking about getting a pet? Give them the cover they deserve
For pet insurance, Admiral introduce to Insurance Factory Ltd who arrange and administer the policy. Insurance Factory Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (No. 306164). Registered in England and Wales Number 02982445. Registered Office: 45 Westerham Road, Bessels Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2QB. The policy is underwritten by Zenith Insurance plc, registered in Gibraltar No. 84085 with registered office address: 846 - 848 Europort, Gibraltar. Zenith Insurance plc is authorised by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission and subject to a limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority in respect of underwriting business in the UK (No: 211787).