More than three-quarters of Americans (78%) insist the best part of there is seeing their pet when they come home, according to a new poll released by the pet e-commerce platform Chewy.
The survey found that 71% of Americans they regularly put their pet”™s needs before their own, with 46% reporting that they spent more on their pet”™s medical needs than their own.
The survey also noted that pets influence what trips their owners will take (40%), where they live (37%) the people they hang out with (35%), and how they spend money (36%).
“Pets have become our whole world, so it”™s no surprise to see them claim a place of prominence in the household,” said Dr. Katy Nelson, senior veterinarian at Chewy. “This reflects the larger trend of ”˜pet prioritization,”™ or placing our pets”™ needs above our own when considering major life decisions or planning our social calendars and daily behaviors.”
