Pet owners flirt better when they are with their pet, according to a new survey.
The research, conducted by pet website wamiz.co.uk in time for Valentine’s Day, found that 44% of single men and 31% of single women think it is easier to flirt when their pet is around.
Seventy-eight per cent of pet owners also said they found people with pets more attractive and 35% hope a future partner will already have a pet snuggled up at home.