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Cats Surpass Dogs as Britain’s Favourite Pet, Driven by Gen Z and Celebrity Influence

Jollyes reports a sharp rise in cat ownership, with transactions for cat products now outpacing those for dogs by a third and predictions of cats overtaking dogs in numbers by 2027.

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Overview

  • Cats are now Britain’s most popular pet, with 12.5 million owned compared to 13.5 million dogs, as reported by Jollyes, a leading UK pet retailer.
  • Generation Z has driven the shift, with 41% of individuals aged 18-34 owning at least one cat, citing their convenience and unique personalities.
  • Celebrity cat owners like Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and Katy Perry have fueled the trend by showcasing their pets on social media and in public appearances.
  • A quarter of men in the UK now own cats, nearly matching the proportion of women, reflecting a broader demographic shift in pet ownership.
  • Jollyes forecasts cats will outnumber dogs in the UK within two years, as transactions for cat products are currently a third higher than for dog products.