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
Admiral Pet Insurance is arranged and administered by Ultimate Pet Partners Limited (5th Floor, The Connect Centre, Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 8DE) who are an Appointed Representative of Ultimate Insurance Solutions Limited - FCA number 311368 which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.