Recent Studies Suggest That Pet Parents Choose Dogs Over Friends!

The results are in – dog parents often chose to spend time with their dogs instead of their human friends! Over 54 million homes across the country have a dog, and that number is climbing.

According to Rover.com, American families are developing even deeper relationships with their dogs. Rover is an online community of dog walkers and sitters, and they have a lot of interesting articles to read. Here are some interesting statistics:

• 94% of people consider their dog a family member.
• 25% of people have taken their dog on a date.
• 65% of people said they take more pictures of their dog than of their partner!
• 56% of people greet their dog before anyone else when they get home.
• 78% of people like to include their dog in family activities like vacations and holiday cards.
• Nearly 90% of people have tried to ensure their dog is not bored when left alone at home.
• 56% of people have had a birthday party for their dog.
• 24% of dog parents will make up a song to sing to their four-legged companion
• 29% of families share pictures of their dog than of other family members online
• 54% of people consider ending a relationship if their dog doesn’t like the other person!

So, there you have it. You may have found that you fit into more than one of those statistics above – and that is okay! You are in good company. There is nothing wrong with loving your dog and sharing life with them!

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