Table 2.
Relationship Language Used With Companion Animals.
| Referencing self when talking to friends and relatives … | n (%) | Referencing pet when talking to friends and relatives … | n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | 227 (24.8) | Animal (dog/cat) | 244 (26.6) |
| Parent (mom/dad) | 594 (64.8) | Pet | 112 (12.2) |
| Guardian | 19 (2.1) | Kids/children | 207 (22.6) |
| Friend | 31 (3.4) | Girls/boys | 107 (11.7) |
| Caretaker | 14 (1.5) | Friend | 15 (1.6) |
| Other | 30 (3.3) | Roommate | 2 (0.2) |
| Did not answer | 2 (0.2) | Family member | 141 (15.4) |
| Other | 87 (9.5) | ||
| Did no answer | 2 (0.2) | ||
| Referencing self when talking to coworkers or strangers … | n (%) | Referencing pet when talking to coworkers or strangers … | n (%) |
| Owner | 483 (52.7) | Animal (dog/cat) | 374 (40.8) |
| Parent (mom/dad) | 339 (37.0) | Pet | 203 (22.1) |
| Guardian | 18 (2.0) | Kids/children | 114 (12.4) |
| Friend | 21 (2.3) | Girls/boys | 60 (6.5) |
| Caretaker | 19 (2.1) | Friend | 19 (2.1) |
| Other | 32 (3.5) | Roommate | 1 (0.1) |
| Did not answer | 5 (0.5) | Family member | 93 (10.1) |
| Other | 53 (5.8) | ||
| Did no answer | 0 (0.0) |