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10 Most Popular Pets In AUSTRALIA
Australians love pets and our data proves that! There are more than 25 million pets in Australia, and we hold one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world. Over 62% of Australian households own a pet, according to a study done by AMA (Australian Medicines Australia) on pet ownership. Of these, 38% are dog owners and 29% own cats. In addition, 59% of people who don’t currently own a pet admit they would like to in the future.
Dog Not surprisingly, dogs are the most popular pet, with almost two in five households (about 3.6 million) owning a dog.
A higher proportion of Australians live in a house with a cat or dog than with a child. The ratio of pets to humans in Australia is around 101:100—meaning there are more animal companions than human companions, and we consider them to be part of the family. 20% of Gen Y pet owners have pet insurance or emergency accounts for their pets compared to only 12% of the Baby Boomer counterparts. It’s pretty evident we love our pets, but what pets are our favorites? Here are the top 10 pets in Australia: l o v e y o u r p e t s m a g a z i n e . c o m . a u
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