Twelve and a half million pets will be in the doghouse for committing a ‘crime’ this Christmas, with Jack Russells and Siamese cats the most likely offenders.
A study of 2,000 pet owners – conducted by pet wellbeing company ITCHpet.com – revealed that 53% admitted their four-legged friends had wreaked havoc over the festive period, with 12% saying they have embarrassed them in front of their family and friends.
Damaging decorations, climbing the Christmas tree and knocking the tree over came out as the most frequent offences committed, with devouring the fairy and bringing a dead animal in during Christmas dinner also on the list.
