Not long after I adopted my first cat, I made quite an impression with one of my local grocery store’s cashiers. As I placed my items on the converter belt one day, she amusingly asked, “Every time you come in here, everything you purchase is for your cat. What do you eat?”
I could only laugh in response.
In 2021, a OnePoll survey for Stella and Chewy’s, a natural pet food brand, examined the bond between people and their pets. They found that nearly seven in 10 Americans admit they pamper their pets more than themselves.
The survey of 2,000 pet parents, just in time for National Pet Appreciation Week in early June, revealed that 67 percent put their pet’s well-being above their own.
But hey, it’s not a one-sided affair! Researchers found that eight out of ten respondents believe taking care of their furry overlords actually motivates them to take better care of themselves too.
And the biggest perk?
These adorable stress-busters help reduce anxiety and depression for a whopping 72% of respondents. Looks like our pets are not just cute faces; they’re practically therapists with tails!
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