Attitudes Toward Pets in South Africa by Age 2024

A majority of respondents express a preference for specific pets rather than all pets. 50.8% of males and 56.6% of females indicate they like only specific pets, with younger age groups (18-24 and 25-34) showing particularly strong preferences at 53.1% and 57.4%, respectively. In comparison, the proportion of individuals who claim to "like them all" is lower, with 40.9% of males and 35.7% of females expressing this sentiment. Discover further discussions on the rate of popular pets in South Africa, the most used pet services by owners, and top cat breeds in the country.