Losing A Companion Animal More Traumatic Than Losing A Job
The results of this survey show that 85% of dog and cat owners would consider losing their companion animal to be extremely or very traumatic, and more than three in five consider a companion animal loss more traumatic than common events such as getting in a car accident (79%), breaking a bone (63%), or losing a job (61%).
More than four in five dog and cat owners (85%) would consider losing their companion animal extremely or very traumatic; more than three in five consider a companion animal loss more traumatic than “everyday” events such as getting in a car accident (79%), breaking a bone (63%), or losing a job (61%). 14% of dog and cat owners have microchipped their companion animals to help ensure their recovery if the dog or cat is lost or missing.
After disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, 45% of dog and cat owners surveyed said that they are now extremely or very concerned for the safety of their dog or cat; however, only 28% took action. Of those who took action to make their dog or cat safer, 16% chose to microchip their companion animal.