Pet insurer finds dog owners are most affected by the death of their animal

Thu, 10 Mar 2011

Dog owners have been found to be the most affected by the death of a pet, which could be due to the strong bonds that are established between dogs and their owners.

According to a study conducted by The Co-operative Pet Insurance, a considerable number of those questioned said that the death of their pet was as difficult emotionally as the death of a family member (28 per cent) and more than a third (34 per cent) felt the experience was equal to the experience of the loss of a friend.

Lee Mooney, Head of Pet Insurance at The Co-operative Insurance, explained: "People increasingly lean on their animals for emotional support, with animals providing a constant presence in the home, helping to alleviate anxiety and loneliness. The health of a pet is therefore extremely important and it is vital that people ensure that they have adequate pet insurance in place to ensure their pets are protected throughout the year."
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