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6th October 2023
12:54pm BST
More than two thirds of the Irish pet-owning population added a pet to their homes for reasons of companionship and friendship, while almost 20% got a pet to help increase their own personal levels of fitness. The survey, conducted in August 2023 also indicated that almost one quarter of Irish pet owners would love to take their pet to work with them, if they had the option, but just 4% of respondents were currently allowed their pets in the workplace. The research also indicated that more Irish households include dogs rather than cats, with 81% of homes having a dog versus 29% having a cat - and almost 20% having both. Header image via Getty READ NEXT: - 'Putrid' fatberg washes up on beach in Galway, posing risk to local pets - Airbnb to fund some of Ireland's historic buildings, meaning they could be listed as accommodation - Two Irish cities rank in Europe's top 5 friendliest places