It's no secret how much Canadians adore their pets, but with that love comes a slew of messes, with pet hair unsurprisingly to blame.
According to a new survey from Maytag Canada, while 90% of Canadian pet owners say their furry friends are an important member of their family, nearly half say their pets significantly contribute to the mess in their home. The main culprit – unwanted pet hair.
As a result, Canada has got some pretty hairy cities across the country, with Winnipeg taking the top spot with nearly 70% of its population owning pets. Closely behind are Calgary and Quebec City with 55% and 54% of their population owning pets, respectively. The fourth and fifth hairiest cities in Canada, by pet ownership, are Edmonton and Montreal .
Maytag also found that Canadian pet owners can relate to a number of hair-related issues. In fact, dog and cat owners across Canada report finding pet hair on their clothing , on their couches , in their washer/dryer , and even in their food . Since our four-legged friends have trouble pulling their weight when it comes to chores, this leaves pet parents with the unending task of cleaning up after them. In fact, one-third of dog and cat owners said they find it difficult to stay on top of cleaning up after their pets, and another spend more time than they would like doing this.
More fun facts from the survey: So, while our pets might be making our homes a little hairier, we wouldn't trade them for anything! Let's embrace the mess and show our furry friends some extra love today.
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