Two-thirds of Americans say their pet is the four-legged version of themselves.
The survey of 2,000 dog and cat owners reveals that 65 percent believe they adopted themself in pet-form due to the overwhelming number of similarities they have with their furry companion.
Nearly four in 10 (38%) think they share personality traits or hobbies — this includes enjoying long walks, car rides and even a love of peanut butter. Respondents and their pets also both dislike mornings and spend their time taking naps in patches of sunlight.
A third (34%) believe they share physical characteristics with their pet as well — whether that’s the same eye color, a similar overall size or the same hair and fur style . Cat owners were slightly more likely to say they “adopted themselves in pet form,” compared to dog owners (70% vs. 63%).
Despite that, dog owners felt there were more noticeable similarities between them and their pets — both in terms of physical characteristics (36% vs. 29% for cat owners) and personality (42% vs. 35% for cat owners).
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The survey also found respondents and their pets are so similar, they have the same New Year’s resolutions for 2024. Almost half have created a resolution for themselves or their pets — of those with both, the vast majority (90%) said it’ll be the same resolution for them and their furry friend.
Respondents and their pets will be focused on exercising more, cutting back on treats and eating healthier in 2024. They’ll also work to spend more time outside and take better care of their health throughout this year.
