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So how many of us when we talk about out pets see them as a family member? Pets are no more just pets but most families feel that they are a important member of the family. Lets face it most pets are now getting more human names. How many people have pets name Jack, Max, Charlie, Sofie? Yes some of us still give them silly pet names like snoopy, spot, rover. So here are some findings in a study

30% of pet owners say their pets sleep in bed with them
30% of pet owners celebrate their pets birthdays

20% of pet owners have purchased outfits for their pets
more then 30% include their pets in holiday cards

17% say their pets go to work with them
42% have taken their pets on vacation with them

35% have included pets in a family portrait
43% say their pets have a sense of style

So how many of us read this study and say yeah that is true? OK fess up do you think your pet is a family member? Do they mean as much to you as the rest of your family (like your kids)?

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Re: Our Furry Family Members

Ok here is my answers to the study:

  • 30% of pet owners say their pets sleep in bed with them - yeah mine do
  • 30% of pet owners celebrate their pets birthdays - ummm no I dont know the exact day so ehhhhh
  • 20% of pet owners have purchased outfits for their pets - ok tried to put a sweater on the dog when he was little lets say it didn't go over well with the dog or the guys in my house so that was that
  • more then 30% include their pets in holiday cards - oh yeah they are Smile
  • 17% say their pets go to work with them - the only time a pet goes to work is when I'm fostering kittens so that I can bottle feed them. I have my own office so I can without a issue
  • 42% have taken their pets on vacation with them - yeah I have but I try not to
  • 35% have included pets in a family portrait - guilty in the past
  • 43% say their pets have a sense of style - Laughing ummm not unless you call lazy a style
  • I love my pets and they are like family to me, not as important as my kids but they are family.

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Re: Our Furry Family Members
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30% of pet owners say their pets sleep in bed with them

Before my partner and I moved in together, my oldest cat would sleep with me quite often. I just hate that annoying sound of them grooming themselves while I'm trying to go to sleep. I love my cats but, I need to sleep!

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30% of pet owners celebrate their pets birthdays

Of course! A new toy or pillow of catnip is always in order.

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20% of pet owners have purchased outfits for their pets

I got a lion hat thing for my male cat once and that was it.

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more then 30% include their pets in holiday cards

I send out generic holiday cards so this is a no for me.

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17% say their pets go to work with them

I don't think anyone would appreciate terrified cats running around. I would fear for their safety as well. Another no. But, I'd love to have a large dog escort me around.

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42% have taken their pets on vacation with them

The cats hate car rides, so no. I haven't been out of town on vacation since I brought my Quaker home, so maybe that's a possibility in the future.

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35% have included pets in a family portrait

I don't have a family portrait. Sad I'd rather have a portrait of all of them and no humans but that's not gonna happen! Three cats, a bird, and a snake... something is bound to get eaten in the process!

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43% say their pets have a sense of style

They certainly do have their own little personalities! Even the fish.

I definitely see my pets as part of the family. I care about them a lot and while I don't have human children, I see my furry companions as equally important as the rest of us.

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