Families with pets 2019
The number of households with children owning a pet is detailed below.
|
HH with pets and children |
2017 HH (%) | 2018 HH (%) | 2019 HH (%) | 2017 HH (000s) | 2018 HH (000s) | 2019 HH (000s) |
| Cat | 20 | 21 | 18 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,480 |
| Dog | 24 | 28 | 25 | 2,070 | 2,300 | 2,050 |
| Birds (as pets) | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 190 | 110 | 140 |
| Small mammals | 8.2 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 710 | 680 | 610 |
| Total Pets | 50 | 53 | 45 | 4,300 | 4,400 | 3,700 |