This past year has been grueling for some of us humans but it seems our pet dogs are living their best life. A new survey says that over half of dog owners say their pet has more friends than they do with 66% saying their dog has a better social life.
Since we were cooped up in the house for so long many took their animal friends out for walks or to the dog park. There our pet companions have made, on the average, 3 new dog friends and 4 human ones. 60% of people say their dog got to see their playmates more often than they got to hang with their friends during the pandemic.
Our pets have even become the star of our Zoom calls according to 63% of owners with 57% saying that their friends and family seem to be more eager to greet their companions than them.
On the other hand, 85% of pet parents are concerned that their pet did not get to socialize enough during quarantine. While half of the owners admit to trying to play "matchmaker" for their dog. How did you and your dog fare during the pandemic?
Check out the full article for yourself at StudyFinds.org