The French would spend well on their pets, especially their cats, as shown by a study carried out Roverthe world’s leading pet-sitting network, Thursday 4 April.
And for good reason, feline-related expenses amount to several hundred euros per year: 657 euros for Russian blues, 628 euros for the Maine Coon and 625 euros for rag dolls. Furthermore, the three most expensive breeds are the Siberian, which costs on average 65 euros per month, the British Shorthair, which costs 64 euros per month, and the Russian Blue, which costs around 59 euros per month.
One in three French people have reduced their spending to ensure a good daily life for their pet
But that is not all. The survey also analyzed the impact of inflation on the daily lives of pets. And more than one in three French people (i.e. 34%) reduction of personal expenses in 2023 to ensure you provide your pet with good living conditions. There are also one in three (or 32%) who say this I would give up almost everything keep your pet with your family.
And for good reason, more specifically, 17% of those interviewed are ready to do so stay without Internet for 1 year, 12% abandon social life – including their couple – for six months, while 5% Have delayed having a child or decided not to have one adopt an animal instead. Another strong fact: almost one in two French people prefer to do without going to a restaurant rather than without their pet.
And to keep their pets healthy, the French they are willing to spend an average of 528 euros to increase their life expectancy by one year of their animal.
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Source: Madmoizelle
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