Do you prefer your pet to your child? You're not alone


By AGENCY

With the rise in working from home, many pet owners have become accustomed to spending a lot of time with their pets. – Photo: Pekic/Getty Images via ETX Studio

It's not uncommon for pet owners to refer to each other as "mom" and "dad." And for good reason, many behave like parents with their four-legged companions. The phenomenon is such that 42% of Americans dread going back to the office because they will have to leave their furry friends home alone.

This startling statistic comes from a survey conducted for pet-sitting and walking app Wag! and reported by Mashable. More than 1,000 adults in the US who have adopted, purchased or received at least one dog as a gift in the past two years were asked about their relationship with man's best friend.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

dogs , pets

   

Next In Family

Starchild: How Malaysian kids imagine their umbrellas would look like
Never too late to lift: How to strength train safely as you age
Malaysian tattoo artist inks tribute to her roots with Iban pua kumbu designs
Way before the pandemic, Australia's Outback kids were already learning remotely
This Malaysian card game encourages good eating habits for children and adults
Beacon of light: How lighthouse parenting style helps in guiding children
Children's social well-being improves with mobile phone ban
Domino effect: How cancer diagnosis affects family members
Artist turns bras into bags to raise awareness for breast cancer in Kosovo
What sex therapists wish you knew: from common problems to potential solutions

Others Also Read