HABRI Survey Suggests That Knowledge of Pet Benefits Boosts Animal Welfare

The Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation recently announced the findings of a survey to assess the impact of pet owners’ knowledge of the benefits of the human-animal bond on the level of care they provide their pets.

“Scientific research shows that pets are good for our health, improving heart health, relieving stress and positively impacting conditions from autism to PTSD. Now, for the first time, we have data to show that it’s a two-way street – when we know how good pets are for us, we are more likely to take better care of them!”

– Steven Feldman, Executive Director, HABRI

Among the survey’s results,

• 89% of pet owners said they were more likely to take better care of their pets
• 75% of pet owners said they were more likely to microchip a pet to ensure it can be found if lost or stolen
• 51% of pet owners said they were more likely to purchase pet health insurance
• 62% of pet owners said they were less likely to skip visits to the veterinarian
• 74% of pet owners said they were less likely to give up a pet for any reason
• 88% of pet owners said they were more likely to provide their pets with high-quality nutrition
• 92% of pet owners said they were more likely to maintain their pet’s health, including keeping up with vaccines and preventative medicine

For additional survey findings, visit HABRI.org.

Source: Survey: Knowledge That Pets Improve Our Health Boosts Animal Welfare