• The UK pet market is set to hit £7 billion by 2021.
• 54% of those aged between 19-38 will always put their pets needs first. They are their children.
• No person or family is going to move home and leave their ‘children/ furry companions’ behind.
• The 19-38 age group is the future of ‘generation rent’ because of the unaffordability of being able to buy. Only 25% of people under the age of 40 will be homeowners.
• Over half of this age group would cut back spending on themselves rather than their pets.
• Pets are family members across the different age groups. They are bought gifts & cards like any other family member.
• Pet-friendly accommodation has become more and more popular. Many people opt to holidaying in the UK rather than going abroad because of their dog.
• If Landlords do not offer pet-friendly rentals, they will lose out on a rapidly increasing pool of tenants.
• More open-minded Landlords will let to people with pets, have fewer void periods, whilst those opposed to pets in their properties will lose out in both the short & long-term.
• Pets make people happy including children and bring families together.
• People make friends walking their dogs and exercise.
• Research has shown having a pet is good for people’s mental health.
• The huge rise in the UK of people adopting pets before lockdown was the perfect opportunity to integrate a dog or cat to the family whilst everyone is house bound. It prompted those who were considering a pet to act.
• Even the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has a dog called Dilyn.
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• The UK pet market is set to hit £7 billion by 2021. • 54% of those aged between 19-38 will always put their pets needs first. They are their children. • No person or family is going to move home and leave their ‘children/ furry companions’ behind. • The 19-38 age group is the …
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