RELEVANT STATISTICS

According to a recent PetSmart survey, many pet parents polled misunderstand common pet behaviors' meanings:

96% believe that tail wagging means their dog is friendly
90% believe that dogs know a hug demonstrates love
96% believe that a purring cat means a content cat

In another PetSmart survey, an overwhelming number of pet parents rely on their pet's happiness:

90% of our survey respondents wished they knew what their pet was thinking
92% of pet parents say the happiness of their pets affects their own happiness
99% of pet parents believe their pet is happy
93% of pet parents say their pet is truly a member of the family