11 May 2000

Companionship still tops

The results of a survey by the U.S. pollsters Zogby, out this week put companionship firmly at the top of people's reasons for keeping a pet. Out of over 600 pet owners questioned nearly 70% listed companionship and love for animals as the major reason. 3.3% said they owned a pet for security, 13.6% kept animals because the pet needed a home, 11.2% found pets entertaining, 1.5% felt they could learn from their pets. Pet owners were asked: 'What is your primary reason for owning a pet?' Companionship/Love, Security, Entertainment, Education, The animal needs a home? (http://www.zogby.com/)