Americans pick pet over partner

2008-09-04 20:13

New York - More than two thirds of Americans would rather be stranded on a desert island with their pet than with their partner, a poll showed on Thursday.

The survey of 1 105 pet owners by Petplan, a provider of health insurance for dogs and cats, also found more than half threw parties for their pets, nearly 70% share their beds with a pet, 63% cook for their pets and 68% dress their pets up.

Americans spent about $48bn on pets in 2007, according to US consumer research company Packaged Facts.

- Reuters