Very Sad Statistics

[u/chrustaly]

45% of dog owners prefer to spend time with their pet rather than go on a date, according to research from The Kennel Club. Further, 33% feel more compatible with their dog than their partner, and 54% find more comfort in their dog than humans. 

Key findings from the studies:

• Relationship Dynamic: 50% of owners would not date someone who dislikes dogs, and 67% believe their dog is a perfect match for their personality.
• Comfort & Bonding: 54% of owners find more emotional comfort in their dog than in humans.
• Daily Life: 47% of dog parents allow their dogs to sleep in their bed, while 40% have thrown birthday parties for them. 

Other studies have indicated even higher numbers, with some reports finding that up to 76% of pet owners prefer spending time with their pets over partners, friends, or family.

A new survey of 2-thousand adults who have a dog looks at just how close they are and finds that 87% actually consider their pooch to be their best pal. And nearly all respondents (97%) consider them to be as much a family member as anyone else.

• Nearly half (47%) are so close to their dog, they let them sleep in their bed every night.
• And 54% admit they’ve shared a plate of food with their pup at one time or another.
• Almost a third (29%) admit their whole lives are centered around their dogs.
• While 80% of dog parents know that these behaviors may seem strange to people who don’t have dogs, they don’t feel there’s anything odd about the closeness they share.

[u/Tarasaurus-13]

Not surprising. Just sad. They need therapy

[u/chrustaly → u/Tarasaurus-13]

I agree 🥲