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Almost half of cat and dog owners want tattoos of their pets: poll

Almost half of cat and dog owners want tattoos of their pets: poll

How obsessed are Americans with their pets? Enough that almost half are thinking about getting a tattoo of their pet, according to a new survey.

The study of 2,000 cat and dog owners found that 25{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} would consider getting a tattoo of their current pet, while 25{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} are already planning to get one.

Another 16{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} of those polled already have a pet-themed tattoo on their body. 

But permanent ink’s not the only way to immortalize a furry friend, the data also revealed.


Almost half of pet owners would consider getting a tattoo of their pet: poll
16{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} of those polled already have a pet-themed tattoo on their body.
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Forty-two percent of respondents own at least one item depicting an animal that resembles their pet, and 44{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} own something with an actual picture of their specific pet printed on it – most commonly clothing (21{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}).

Despite bringing their pet along for the journey in the form of tattoos and T-shirts, 80{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} of respondents stress about finding a pet sitter they trust.

Conducted by OnePoll in conjunction with ACANA Pet Food, the survey also found that respondents are more likely to buy these pet-obsessed products for themselves (49{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}) than to receive them as gifts (40{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}).

In addition to clothing, popular pet-themed items also included stuffed animals or toys (19{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}) keychains (17{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}) and phone cases (17{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}).

A third have even custom-designed their own pet merch (33{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}), and half (51{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}) are pretty convinced they’d be able to sell it to other people, too.


Almost half of pet owners would consider getting a tattoo of their pet: poll
A third have even custom-designed their own pet merch (33{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}), and half (51{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}) are pretty convinced they’d be able to sell it to other people, too.
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In addition to clothing, popular pet-themed items also included stuffed animals or toys (19{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}) keychains (17{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}) and phone cases (17{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}).
21{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} of poll respondents would opt to put their pet’s picture on clothing.
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In fact, six in 10 pet owners surveyed believe their own cat or dog has what it takes to become a viral sensation, and one in three (36{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}) even have a dedicated social media account for their pet.

“If there’s one thing the internet has taught us, it’s that people are obsessed with seeing and sharing cute animals with each other,” said Kirsten Mundorff, Brand Manager for ACANA pet food. “The popularity of animal influencers proves that pet obsession is incredibly common, even if you don’t actually own a pet – although it certainly helps!”

Most (68{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}) even believe that compared to other pet lovers they know, they’re significantly more obsessed with their pet.

One in three (31{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}) talk about their pet in icebreaker situations, making it the most popular topic of discussion along with their family relationships (31{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}), hobbies (30{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}) and favorite TV shows or movies (28{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc})


Despite bringing their pet along for the journey in the form of tattoos and T-shirts, 80{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} of respondents stress about finding a pet sitter they trust.
Despite bringing their pet along for the journey in the form of tattoos and T-shirts, 80{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} of respondents stress about finding a pet sitter they trust.
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And on average, pet owners reckon that 36{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} of all their conversations end up being about their pets.

More than half (55{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}) also have conversations with their pet when no one else is around, and 48{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} have told their pet a secret they’ve never told anyone else. 

“The difference between obsessing over pets online and offline, of course, is that you can channel those feelings into taking care of your pet in person whether it be with snuggles, healthy snacks or special treats,” said Mundorff. “Let’s face it, being able to pamper your own cat or dog and experience the reciprocal love they have for you is a lot more rewarding than hitting the “like” button on a phone screen!”


Almost half of pet owners would consider getting a tattoo of their pet: poll
One in three (36{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc}) even have a dedicated social media account for their pet.
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MOST POPULAR ITEMS TO SHOW PETS OFF:

1. Clothing (21{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc})

2. Framed print or photo (20{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc})

3. Painting (19{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} )

4. Stuffed animals or toys (19{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc})

5. Blanket (19{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc})

6. Pillow (18{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc})

7. Seasonal ornaments (18{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc})

8. Drinkware (e.g. a mug or thermos) (18{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc})

9. Keychain (17{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc})

10. Phone case (17{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc})

Survey methodology:

This random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 cat and dog owners  was commissioned by ACANA Pet Food  between Mar. 1 and Mar. 2, 2023. It was conducted by market research company OnePoll, whose team members are members of the Market Research Society and have corporate membership to the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) and the European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research (ESOMAR).

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The 21 Best Wet Cat Foods of 2023 With Tips From Vets

The 21 Best Wet Cat Foods of 2023 With Tips From Vets

What to glance for in soaked cat food stuff

AAFCO dietary adequacy statement: A cat meals with an AAFCO assertion on the label is nutritionally finish for a cat’s everyday living phase. The AAFCO is a nonprofit group that defines the regular dietary specifications for pet foodstuff and animal feed. Foods with an AAFCO statement for development or all existence phases is assured to be finish and balanced for kittens. Foods with an AAFCO statement for upkeep or all lifetime stages is certain to be entire and well balanced for adult cats.

Confirmed investigation and nutrient profiles: The confirmed assessment is composed of the percentages of protein, excess fat, and other significant vitamins. For kittens, a least of 9{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} fats and 30{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} protein is encouraged, when adult cats really should have a minimum amount of 9{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} fats and 26{35112b74ca1a6bc4decb6697edde3f9edcc1b44915f2ccb9995df8df6b4364bc} protein. Cat foods really should also contain other critical vitamins, like amino acids like taurine, fatty acids, minerals, and natural vitamins

Vital components: The elements on a pet food items label surface in get of body weight. Animal protein is vital for cats to retain standard entire body capabilities because it includes important amino acids. As a outcome, cats are obligate carnivores. Thus, animal-dependent protein need to be the initially ingredient in cat food items.

Professional formulations: Search for makes with a committed nourishment specialist on personnel, which aligns with the Globe Smaller Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) guidelines and our experts’ steering. Even far better are brand names that are active in study on little animal nutrition or individuals that collaborate with universities and colleges. 

Manufacturing benchmarks: When picking a brand of cat meals, it is really vital to think about the quality command actions and services employed. Models that have their producing vegetation have better manage about the components in their recipes and, as a result, the meals your cat consumes. It is also crucial that a brand name is transparent about how they employ excellent manage actions. Basically stating that they carry out quality regulate may perhaps not be enough. Pet food organizations should really make this information accessible on their internet site or be keen to supply it on ask for.

Calorie articles: Cat meals lists calorie articles in kilocalories, or kcals. The number of calories a cat needs differs centered on age and action amount.

According to the Merck Veterinary Handbook, kittens should be given many foods each day and authorized to take in as a lot as they want given that they involve much more energy to assist their speedy development. As your kitten techniques 9 to 12 months of age, check with with your veterinarian to determine their best human body condition, excess weight, and caloric demands.

The WSAVA delivers a reference chart to estimate the variety of calories an adult cat should really eat centered on their excess weight, but these are just basic guidelines. The ideal sum of food for your cat relies upon on their pounds, energy level, breed, and all round overall health. Talk with your veterinarian to ascertain how quite a few energy your cat should really take in each day.

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Petco and Stella & Chewy’s Partner to Bring Nutritious Dog and Cat Food to More Pets

Petco and Stella & Chewy’s Partner to Bring Nutritious Dog and Cat Food to More Pets

Wide choice of Stella & Chewy’s will be readily available at Petco pet care facilities, petco.com and on the Petco app in January 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Petco Health and Wellness Corporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOOF) these days announced a partnership with Stella & Chewy’s that will provide the brand’s raw and normal meals items to Petco pet care facilities, petco.com and the Petco application in January 2023. An advocate of healthy pet food stuff given that its founding in 2003, Stella & Chewy’s is the group chief in the uncooked pet foodstuff place, and this expansion assists be certain that more pet dad and mom will have obtain to the gains of uncooked foods as portion of Petco’s curated assortment of substantial-top quality nutrition without artificial substances.*

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“As a chief in the pet nutrition space and the first and only retailer to supply Stella & Chewy’s both on the net and in brick-and-mortar destinations in all 50 states, Petco is unequivocally dedicated to earning substantial-high quality nourishment readily available to even additional pets across the place,” reported Amy College or university, Chief Merchandising Officer at Petco. “Petco’s Total Wellness philosophy and concentrate on 360-degree health and fitness and wellness answers for pets intently aligns with Stella & Chewy’s mission and emphasis on healthy, secure and palatable diet, all in assist of pets’ all round happiness and wellbeing.”

Stella & Chewy’s offers superior-high quality, raw and pure pet food stuff created from premium, responsibly sourced components. Its freeze-dried raw food offers total and balanced raw foods improved with probiotics and anti-oxidants. The brand’s dry kibble, coated in freeze-dried raw, is readily available in grain-free and with-grain recipes. For picky eaters, pet parents can also raise their pet’s bowl with nutrient-packed meal toppers.

“Present day announcement is another stage in a mission commenced almost 20 several years in the past – to make raw and purely natural diets far more available to pet mothers and fathers throughout the place,” stated Marc Hill, CEO at Stella & Chewy’s. “But that mission isn’t attainable with out the ongoing partnership of our valued community pet outlets – partnerships we will proceed to invest in and aid extended expression.”

Stella & Chewy’s will continue on to give an distinctive line to its reliable community pet shop partners, which includes Stella & Chewy’s Uncooked Coated Baked Kibble, Uncooked Blend Baked Kibble and Frozen Uncooked merchandise.

Given that Might of 2019, Petco has taken a stand versus offering foodstuff and treats made up of artificial colours, flavors and preservatives* for pet dogs and cats. Wholesome diet is critical to pets’ physical wellbeing, a pillar of Petco’s Entire Health philosophy, as nicely as a important element to their in general overall health and wellness. Petco continues to be a chief in the diet class with new, innovative offerings that support pets’ wellbeing.

Petco presents a variety of easy methods to store, including in-retail store on-line invest in on-line, decide on up in-keep exact same-day shipping and delivery and repeat shipping. For more information about Petco’s entire suite of high-high-quality foodstuff and treats, take a look at petco.com.

*See how Petco defines synthetic substances at petco.com/nutritionstandards.

About Petco, The Well being + Wellness Co.

Launched in 1965, Petco is a classification-defining health and fitness and wellness enterprise focused on improving upon the lives of pets, pet moms and dads and our possess Petco associates. We have persistently established new specifications in pet treatment even though delivering comprehensive pet wellness products and solutions, solutions and options, and producing communities that deepen the pet-pet parent bond. We operate additional than 1,500 pet care facilities across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, which offer goods, companion animals, grooming, training and a growing network of on-site veterinary hospitals and cellular veterinary clinics. Our comprehensive pet health and fitness and wellness ecosystem is accessible via our pet care centers and digitally at petco.com and on the Petco app. In tandem with Petco Appreciate (formerly the Petco Foundation), an impartial nonprofit business, we perform with and assistance 1000’s of nearby animal welfare groups throughout the nation and, by way of in-retail outlet adoption activities, we’ve aided come across residences for far more than 6.5 million animals.

About Stella & Chewy’s

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Stella & Chewy’s strives to present the greatest high-quality uncooked and normal pet meals with an emphasis on nourishment, palatability, basic safety and comfort. The firm’s doggy and cat goods incorporate frozen patties and morsels, freeze-dried supper patties and meal mixers, baked kibble, stews, broths and treats. Stella & Chewy’s proudly developed Journey Dwelling Fund a charity that promotes grownup and senior pet adoptions. For much more info about the company, products and solutions and the nearest retailer, visit stellaandchewys.com or connect with 877-477-8977.

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This press launch has ahead-on the lookout statements within the indicating of Area 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Segment 21E of the Securities Trade Act of 1934, as amended, about expectations, beliefs, designs, goals, ambitions, tactics, long term situations or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historic actuality. Although Petco believes that the anticipations and assumptions mirrored in these statements are realistic, there can be no assurance that these anticipations will prove to be proper. Ahead-looking statements are subject to many dangers and uncertainties, together with the risk elements that Petco identifies in its Securities and Exchange Commission filings, and real final results might vary materially from the outcomes reviewed in these kinds of ahead-looking statements. Petco undertakes no duty to update publicly any forward-looking statement that it may possibly make, whether or not as a end result of new data, upcoming situations or or else, except as may possibly be necessary by applicable law, regulation or other qualified authorized authority.

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Couple Adopts ‘Depressed’ Cat Fishtopher After Seeing Viral Tweet

Couple Adopts ‘Depressed’ Cat Fishtopher After Seeing Viral Tweet
  • Fishtopher the “depressed” cat went viral after a Twitter consumer shared screenshots of his Petfinder profile.
  • A Baltimore couple informed Insider they drove two hrs and waited in the chilly to adopt him.
  • Now they’re utilizing his social media level of popularity to deliver attention to other shelter animals.

Fishtoper the cat’s journey to his new residence commenced with a tweet.

On Thursday, Twitter user @MollyClarke shared a screenshot of a Petfinder listing from Homeward Sure Pet Adoption Heart in Blackwood, New Jersey. The listing highlighted a photograph of a huge cat explained as “quite unhappy and frustrated” and “out of kinds” at the shelter.

 

The tweet blew up above Thanksgiving, with 168,000 likes and in excess of 21,000 retweets as of Sunday. Social media customers replied with encouragement and pics of their possess rescue cats, hoping someone would adopt Fishtopher.

1 of the men and women who noticed the downcast feline on-line was Laura Folts, a 22-12 months-old dwelling in Baltimore, Maryland. Folts explained to Insider that she and her boyfriend, 24-yr-aged Tanner Callahan, beforehand talked about adopting a pet, so she jokingly sent the tweet to him on a whim. Tiny did she know, Callahan submitted an application — and promptly read again from the shelter.

The few drove from Baltimore to Blackwood on Saturday, leaving around 8 a.m. and arriving at Homeward Certain all-around 10 a.m., an hour right before the center opened. Folts realized that other individuals would occur to fulfill Fishtopher, so they waited in the chilly to be first in line. Their efforts paid off.

“I think a good deal of folks came in wanting to see him. And of the group of the initial 10 folks that have been there at open up, about 8 or 9 of them had been there to see Fishtopher. And so they all obtained to pet him,” she said. “But we ended up the fortunate ones to acquire him household.”

Folts and Callahan mentioned Homeward Sure informed them they received hundreds of inquiries about Fishtopher, with some traveling from California and the United Arab Emirates.

Fishtopher the cat

Folts and Callahan say Fishtopher was even now timid on the ride house but snuggled with them just after they manufactured a pit cease.

Courtesy of Laura Folts



Soon after a auto experience highlighted by a pitstop for cat food items and cuddles, Fishtopher moved into Callahan’s house. The few suggests that despite the fact that he is produced a handful of hideouts for himself, he is changing to his new room effectively.

Fishtopher examined constructive for feline immunodeficiency virus in accordance to the pair, which the Cornell Feline Well being Centre describes as a frequent disorder that attacks a cat’s immune system. According to the center, FIV affects wherever from 2.5 to five percent of in any other case healthier cats in North The united states.

Irrespective of his wellbeing setback, Fishtopher’s new house owners say he’s a heat, affectionate pet who loves people.

Folts commenced documenting the cat’s new daily life with photographs on her individual Twitter web site, and in addition, created a Twitter and Instagram account in his title. Both of those of Fisthtopher’s social media accounts previously have a lot more than 13,000 followers as of Sunday, which Folts reported arrived as a shock to her.

“It truly is been really heartwarming how a ton of individuals are like, ‘You could inform how substantially happier he is,'” she reported.

Now that Fishtopher has a system, Folts and Callahan say they want to provide attention to other animals in require. Folts frequently retweets pictures and listings for shelter animals, and she mentioned she hopes the persons who retained up with Fishtopher — and acquired him merchandise from a tiny would like list — will detect.

Fishtopher the cat sleeping on a pillow in a closet

Folts said Fishtopher identified a nice space to nap on a pillow in Callahan’s closet.

Courtesy of Laura Folts



“I seriously hope folks preserve the similar energy for other cats just for the reason that he is pretty exceptional in his seem,” she stated. “But also you will find other cats that are just as special and unique that will need households and also cash … People today needed to mail us income for foods or just give us funds mainly because we adopted him. And I’m just like, ‘No, do not. Give it to other cats who don’t have a house ideal now.'”

Homeward Bound’s executive director Lysa Boston advised Insider that the centre is now more than capacity and she hopes some others will be encouraged by Fishtopher’s tale.

“We are thrilled with all the interest that he received and hope that it will make people comprehend that we have so numerous great cats and pet dogs as properly up for adoption that are so frequently missed,” she mentioned.