Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day agoWhen he turned two we had party hats and cake': how dogs became the new babies
Couples are increasingly choosing dogs over children, leading to a rise in pet ownership amid declining birth rates.
Dog ownership has increased dramatically in many western countries. For example, in the UK there has been an increase from around 8.3 million in 2011 to 13.5 million in 2025. That means that approximately 29% of UK adults own a dog! At least partially this increasing trend of owning a dog is linked to millennials being more likely to have children later in life.
Chris owned two Siberian husky puppies after a breakup, hoping for companionship; however, the energetic Huskies proved too much for him, leading to chaotic experiences.