Greece Index data shows a lower general awareness of local animal shelters and rescue centers – 41% of people in Greece report knowing of a pet shelter or rescue center near them compared to the global average of 54%. This is currently bringing the country’s ‘All Pets Cared For’ score for in Greece down.

Index data for Greece indicates perceived challenges with renting with a pet which are bringing the country’s ‘All Pets Welcome’ score down. In Greece nearly half (49%) of people say it is difficult to find a rental home that allows a dog.

German Index data shows that there are current perceptions about adopting specific breeds that are bringing the ‘All Pets Cared For’ score for the country down.

The Index data for Germany indicates that practical concerns about owning a cat or a dog - such as time, training or overall commitment – is driving down the ‘All Pets Welcome’ score. Nearly 1 in 4 (23%) of German respondents report they wouldn’t consider owning a dog because it is too much of a commitment.

Index data for China shows current stigmas exist around adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue center – 42% of people in China say they would not be able to find their preferred pet in a shelter (compared to only 23% globally), while 57% think stray dogs are aggressive (versus 34% globally) and 50% think the same about stray cats (versus only 27% globally). These perceptions are currently bringing the country’s ‘All Pets Cared For’ score down.

China’s Index data shows less strong animal welfare legislation and policy. It also reveals a lack of space and housing limitations are current barriers to pet ownership in China – 55% of respondents said it’s difficult to find a rental home that allows you to own a dog, and 53% said the same for owning a cat. These factors are contributing to bringing down the country’s ‘All Pets Welcome’ score.

India data shows 61% of people report that they do not visit the vet for practical reasons such as distance, reputation of the establishment or facilities. This is significantly higher than the global average of 32% and is bringing the ‘All Pets Cared For’ score for India down.

The Index data for India shows a perception that the costs associated with having a pet in the country are high - 47% of people surveyed in India report having abandoned or rehomed a cat citing cost (veterinary and/or food) as the reason for relinquishment. This perception is contributing to bringing down the ‘All Pets Welcome’ score for India.

However, USA data shows there is overall a slightly lower interest from the general public in owning or fostering a dog or cat in the future which is driving the ‘All Pets Cared For’ score down. Only 48% of respondents say they would consider owning a dog in the future, compared to the global average of 50%.

The USA Index data shows 56% of respondents who currently care for a dog in their community, but do not own one, state cost as the reason why they are unwilling to own a dog. This perception is currently contributing to bringing the USA ‘All Pets Welcome’ score down.