Barking mad? 1 in 10 UK pets has a Facebook profile
A new survey has found that an incredible one in ten pets in the UK have their own profile on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube.
The study – commissioned by insurance company PetPlan – found that 52 per cent of British pet owners have shared photos of their pets online, and a further 20 per cent share photos of their pets with their friends and family.
The study also estimates that a staggering 3 million pets have a profile on Facebook. Quite how they update their profiles is another question entirely.
Social media specialist Stephen Davies told The Telegraph:
“As social networking plays an increasingly important role in our lives, it’s only natural that our pets become part of the phenomenon too.”
Does your pet have a Facebook profile? What do you think of pets having their own social media presence? Do you worry about what your pet may be saying about you on Facebook? Let us know below.
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