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According to a recent survey of 2,000 pet owners , 34% of pet-owning parents said their pet is their favorite child, beating out their own flesh and blood.
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The survey found other examples of the power our perfect pets have over us:
78% of participants said they consider their pet to be a family member and 67% said their pet is their best friend.
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Part of what makes a pet an ideal companion, according to the poll, is their ability to listen
Out of the pet owners surveyed, 54% believe their pet understands them better than their significant other or their human best friend.
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After reading these results, it makes sense that many pet owners love to pamper their furry friends.
The I and Love and You survey found that 42% participants throw birthday parties for their pets and 41% spend less money on their own food to spend more on a meal for their pets.
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