According to a recent global survey conducted by Mars and Calm, six out of ten pet owners confess that they prefer spending time with their pets when feeling stressed. This preference is evident in a staggering 58% of the total, surpassing those who choose to spend time with their partners, family members, children, or friends (32%, 23%, and 18%, respectively).
- Pets are not just companions; they provide a sense of calm and relaxation that can be hard to find in our busy lives.
- More than 56% of pet owners say their pets offer company without the need for conversation during stressful times, while 23% find that their pet provides a space for them to express worries or concerns without expecting a response.
- A huge 84% of pet owners claim that the simple presence of their pet is relaxing, offering a sense of calm that doesn’t require words or actions.
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The Power of Pets as Silent Wellbeing Guides
While the reasons behind this preference may vary, pets have been found to have a profound impact on our mental wellbeing. According to the survey, pets are the go-to companions in a moment of stress for 58% of pet owners. This highlights the incredible bond between people and their pets, which extends far beyond the emotional connection.
| Pets’ behaviors that nudge us towards better wellbeing habits | Percentage of pet owners who agree |
|---|---|
| Stepping away from the daily grind | 78% |
| Calming the mind | 73% |
| Time in the great outdoors | 73% |
| Encouraging screen-free time | 77% |
Breaking Down the Barriers to Pet-Personal Connection
While some people may find it difficult to connect with their pets or feel anxious around them, the survey reveals that a significant number of pet owners (83%) believe that their pet has positively impacted their mental wellbeing. This highlights the importance of embracing the relationship between people and their pets, rather than trying to overcome it.
A Partnership to Celebrate the Power of Pets
Mars and Calm are teaming up to celebrate the special bond between pets and their owners through a series of pet-inspired content for pet lovers. This partnership aims to explore and celebrate the deep connection between people and pets as a force for everyday wellbeing.
The Mars x Calm content collection is a series of pet-inspired content to help you relax, reflect, and recharge. This is Calm’s first collection created just for pet lovers and inspired by the mutual relationship between people and their pets.
A Call to Action
To celebrate the partnership, Mars and Calm are launching a social search to find touching stories from pet owners of their pets that showcase the power of the human-animal bond. Pet owners have the chance for their pets’ story to become the inspiration for exclusive Calm content later this year.
Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #MarsxCalm and share your own pet-inspired stories. You can also take the My Pet Guru quiz on Kinship to discover your pet’s wellbeing superpower.
References
For more information about the Mars x Calm partnership, visit kinship.com/petsandwellbeing
About Mars, Incorporated
Mars, Incorporated is a leading pet care business that produces a diverse range of pet care products and veterinary services. The company is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.
About Calm
Calm is a leading consumer mental health company on a mission to support everyone on every step of their mental health journey. The company offers a range of solutions, including its flagship consumer app, which has been ranked #1 in its category with over 180 million downloads.
The world is a very busy and stressful place, but with the right mindset, and with your pet by your side, you can find peace and relaxation in the midst of chaos.
Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #MarsxCalm and share your own pet-inspired stories.
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