Attitudes Toward Pets in the United Kingdom by Age 2024

Attitudes Toward Pets in the United Kingdom by Age 2024

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TGM StatBox. (2024). Attitudes Toward Pets in the United Kingdom by Age 2024. TGM StatBox.
Chart Details
Timeframe: 2024
Country: UK
Type of survey: CAWI
Number of respondents: 856
Age group: 18 - 64
Published date: 2024
Survey Question: "

What is your attitude towards pets?

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Key Takeaways

British respondents' attitudes toward pets show notable differences across age groups and genders. Among those who expressed a broad fondness for all pets, females led slightly at 52.5%, compared to males at 47.8%. Younger adults, particularly those aged 18–24, showed the highest overall enthusiasm, with 58.6% indicating they like all pets, while this rate declines in older age groups, reaching 39.5% among those 55 and older. Meanwhile, preferences for specific pets increase with age, reaching 40.1% in the 55+ group. For further insights, explore most popular cat breeds, most popular dog breeds, and leading channels for purchasing pet food in the United Kingdom.

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