Pawfect Presents? Brits to Give Pets as Gifts This Mother’s Day
10th February 2021: Over a third (36%) of loved-up Brits have revealed that they intend to gift a dog or cat to their significant other this Valentine’s Day, a study has revealed today*.
We reasoned that giving Mum the same gift for Mother’s Day would also be a super positive thing to do!
According to the research of 1,000 Brits, commissioned by raw and natural pet food expert Natures Menu, dogs (19%) were more popular than cats (11%) as a potential gift for their partner on February 14th.
Welcoming a furry friend into the relationship was most common amongst those aged between 25 and 34 years old (54%). Men (41%) were also more likely to be planning to purchase or adopt a dog or cat for their partner compared to women (31%).
The regions where Brits were most likely planning to get a dog or cat for their loved one were the South East (44%), Midlands (34%) and the South West (31%).
The findings follow reports of a huge spike in Brits opting to purchase or adopt a pet since the UK went into lockdown in March last year, with an alarming 29 per cent of dog owners admitting that they regret purchasing their pet already and one in ten going as far as considering putting their dog up for adoption**.
To combat the issue of pet owners not having enough advice on training, Natures Menu has launched a podcast to address the key concerns for new dog owners, from weaning puppies to socialising with other dogs and humans, as well as top training tips for misbehaving dogs.
Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education Manager at Natures Menu, said: “Everyone deserves to receive a little love this Valentine’s Day, but welcoming a pet into the home is a massive commitment. Before getting a dog or cat, people should really consider the impact it will have on their lives, how much of a responsibility it is and whether their relationship can handle being pet parents! For those that are struggling with a new pup, our Pupcast gives tonnes of helpful advice to help with the pressures of dog ownership.”
‘The Pupcast’ is available to listen to and download from Spotify, Acast, Google Podcasts and iTunes. New customers can receive a 20% discount on orders over £30 when quoting PUPCAST20 at the checkout.
For further information, please visit the Natures Menu website, www.naturesmenu.co.uk.
