Many Of Us Believe That We Adopted Themself in Pet Form!
It's like we're twins!
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%
