Analysis of the emotional relationship between humans and animals with regards to the death of dogs and cats

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between humans and animals and to analyze the opinions expressed by pet owners about cremation and burial of their dead pets. The survey-based study was carried out among 876 respondents, and data on the number of cremations performed in 2016-2021 obtained from an animal crematorium were analyzed. The statistical analysis assessed the correlations between the responses and the sex, education, and place of residence of the respondents. The responses were analyzed using the Pearson Chi-square test. The percentage data collected from the crematorium included the number of collective and individual cremations with their mutual percentage ratio in a year and the number of purchased memorabilia of the deceased pet over the five subsequent years. The statistical analysis was performed in the Statistica 13.3 program. The research results allow for the formulation of a conclusion about the constantly growing empathy for the four-legged members of families.