Researchers have found that pets are more preferred to partners.
Pets more loved than other halves
More than half of animal owners have admitted they would rather spend more time with their dog or cat than their husband or wife
A survey conducted by OnePoll.com found one in 10 admitted to giving their pet more attention on a daily basis.
Hannah Edwards, of pet food company Freshpet, said: ''It's clear our beloved pets mean the world to us.''