New pet owners in UK

PFMA confirms rise in pet acquisition during lockdown

Over one third of young adults have already embarked on lives as new pet owners.
Over one third of young adults have already embarked on lives as new pet owners.
08.10.2020

The British Pet Food Manufacturers Association has released its Covid-19 Pet Survey and confirms a staggering rise in pet acquisition: over one third (35 per cent) of young adults aged 24-35 have already embarked on lives as new pet owners - or are planning to add a pet to their families. 2.1 mio (19 per cent) acquired a new pet in lockdown, while 1.8 mio (16 per cent) are planning to add a pet to their household.
Although this research highlights a spike among younger owners, 11 per cent of all households have already welcomed a new pet and 10 per cent plan to do so. Londoners are the most likely to have added a pet to their family, with almost one in five (18 per cent) having bought a pet and 13 per cent planning to make the change.
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