Many Of Us Believe That We Adopted Themself in Pet Form!

According to new research, two-thirds of adults say their pet is the four-legged version of themselves…

The survey of 2,000 dog and cat owners revealed that 65% believe they adopted themself in pet form due to the overwhelming number of similarities.

Four in 10 said they share personality traits or hobbies — this includes enjoying long walks and car rides to sharing a love of peanut butter.

Respondents and their pets also both dislike mornings and spend their time taking naps in patches of sunlight.

A third believe they share physical characteristics with their pet — whether that’s the same eye colour, a similar overall size or the same hair and fur style.

Cat owners were slightly more likely to say they “adopted themselves in pet form,” compared to dog owners (70% vs. 63%).

WHAT PERSONALITY TRAITS DO PEOPLE SHARE WITH THEIR PETS?

• Taking long walks — 67%
• Going on hikes — 57%
• Going on car rides — 57%
• Spending time at the beach — 51%
• A love of peanut butter — 50%
• A dislike of mornings — 32%
• A dislike of changes to the routine — 30%
• Enjoying treats — 28%
• Taking naps in patches of sunlight — 24%
• A dislike of new people or animals in my space — 23%

WHAT RESOLUTIONS DO PEOPLE AND THEIR PETS HAVE IN COMMON FOR 2024?

• Exercising more — 71%
• Cutting back on treats — 71%
• Eating healthier — 64%
• Spending more time outside — 59%
• Taking better care of our health — 58%