Skoda U.K.'s research of current dog owners found that 95% believe their dog improves their mental health, while 77% believe they would be lonelier without them. In addition, 77% of owners say they would be less physically active without their canine companion.
In fact, Skoda found that more than 70% of those who don't own a dog feel that having one would improve their mental health. A further 43% of respondents also think that having a dog would help address loneliness, while 67% think that they would also be more physically active.
1,000 free premium borrower subscriptions will be offered Skoda has therefore teamed up with BorrowMyDoggy, a U.K.-based organisation that connects dog owners with trusted people to help take care of their pets, and is offering 1,000 free premium borrower subscriptions to its service.
The subscriptions aim to combat the common stumbling blocks to dog ownership, and are open to those who feel they might benefit from canine companionship this winter.
Anyone looking to benefit from dog companionship without the responsibility of ownership, can visit the organisation's website here to apply for one of 1,000 free premium borrower subscriptions to BorrowMyDoggy.
In fact, Skoda found that more than 70% of those who don't own a dog feel that having one would improve their mental health. A further 43% of respondents also think that having a dog would help address loneliness, while 67% think that they would also be more physically active.
The subscriptions aim to combat the common stumbling blocks to dog ownership, and are open to those who feel they might benefit from canine companionship this winter.
Anyone looking to benefit from dog companionship without the responsibility of ownership, can visit the organisation's website here to apply for one of 1,000 free premium borrower subscriptions to BorrowMyDoggy.
