A majority of pet owners would prefer to spend time with their fluffy friends when they are stressed rather than with their partners, according to new research.
A global survey of 30,000 pet owners found that 65 percent of people would prefer to de-stress in the company of their dog, cat or other household pet – significantly more than those who said their partners (37 percent), family (24 percent), children (22 percent) or friends (21 percent).
More than half of pet owners – 59 percent – said their pets provided company without the need to talk during stressful times, while nearly a quarter said their pet provided a space for them to express worries or concerns without expecting a response.
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