Spending Christmas away from home, either with family or friends or perhaps an Airbnb for a change of scene, is a growing trend and with it comes the opportunity to bring a beloved pet.
A new survey by Animed, the online pet care retailer, shows 70% of pet owners want to spend Christmas with their pet and 60% couldn’t imagine of leaving them behind.
With Airbnb reporting a 30% increase in searches for pet-friendly properties, it seems like British pet lovers want their furry friends with them over the festive period.
This is reflected in increased sales of canine and feline advent calendars, Christmas stockings and baubles, up a staggering 115% on last year.
“We love our pets and they give us such a lot throughout the year in terms of companionship so it’s not surprising that we don’t want to leaves them behind at Christmas”, Animed vet Jess Simmonds told That's Christmas 365.
“Instead, we want to involve them in the festivities, from buying a Christmas stocking to a special Christmas lunch. It’s our way of saying thank you”.
Here are the 12 ways we Brits spoil our pets at Christmas:
1. 76% buy their pet a gift
2. 72% curl up and watch a Christmas movie together
3. 69% buy a special Christmas toy
4. 45% of pampered pets have their own Christmas stocking
5. 42% include their pet in the family Christmas card
6. 33% buy a novelty jumper or collar for their pet
7. 31% give presents from their pet to family members
8. 32% share a special walk on Christmas Day
9. 29% book a pet-friendly getaway
10. 28% allow their pets to join in with their Christmas dinner
11. 27% indulge their pet with festive-themed treats
12. 16% would buy a personalised novelty tree decoration of their pet
With all the festive cheer floating around, it’s hard not to go the extra mile with treats and goodies for our furry companions.
It’s a wonderful way to say thank you for all their love and loyalty over the year and to make them feel the cherished member of the family they are.
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