PFMA confirms rise in pet acquisition during lockdown

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.