April 11th is National Pet Day, a day for all pet lovers to spoil their furry friends. In honour of this special day here are some fun facts about fellow pet owners:
1. 57% of Canadians own a pet.
2. Think dogs are the most common pet? Surprise, cats are! 35% of pet owners own a cat and 32% own a dog.
3. The most popular pet name for cats and dogs in 2013 was Bella.
4. Do you take your pets on trips with you? 32% of pet owners say they take their furry friends on vacation. Lucky!
5. The majority of pet owners like to spoil their pets with special presents. 64% of pet owners say they purchase gifts for their pets. Find a personalized gift for your pet here.
What would you have engraved on a pet tag for your furry friend? Tell us in the comments below.
Sources:
http://www.ipsos-na.com/dl/pdf/knowledge-ideas/public-affairs/IpsosPA_TS_CatsMeow.pdf
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/petnamespot.html