ANIMAL THERAPY

Cats, dogs and other pets are good for mental and physical health, say the 15% who already have a pet or are planning to get one.

Buying a dog has improved the atmosphere at home, made for better family relationships and cheered everyone up, say the 4% who welcomed a new four-legged friend into their lives recently. Plus, they provide company, give you something else to focus on, and then there’s all that extra walking!

A few of you (2%) have even gone a step further and embraced the good life by keeping hens or other livestock.