CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Mars Petcare, a global leader in pet care and nutrition, has released insights from its Global Pet Parent Survey, which spanned over 20,000 pet parents (dog and cat owners) globally, including 1000 respondents in India, shows the significant influence of pets on our lives. This is one of the largest surveys ever conducted by Mars, and it found that two-thirds of pet parents surveyed see their dog or cat as the most important thing in their lives.
With pet ownership on the rise and people considering pets an important part of their lives, the survey results signal a new era of pet parent centricity in which emotional connections between pet parents and their pets are stronger than ever.
For Gen Z and Millennials pets are companions who provide unconditional love, alleviate stress, and make great companions to bond with. More than 64% of young dog owners and 60% of young cat owners in India reported that their pets helped reduce stress and anxiety. These numbers reveal that pets are an integral part of their life. Pet adoption starts at least 3 months or younger, with 67% puppies and 70% kittens.
The survey reveals that there’s still a journey ahead in raising awareness about adoption. Only 6% of puppies and 4% of kittens are adopted from shelters, with 17% of puppies and 10% of kittens being acquired through breeders and, maximum, through pet shops, with 23% of puppies and 19% of kittens. This indicates a significant opportunity to promote adoption and responsible pet ownership, potentially leading to a more compassionate pet care culture in India.
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