People aged 60 or over: tell us about your pets and what they mean to you
People aged 60 or over: tell us about your pets and what they mean to you
We’d like to hear from older people about their pets and how important they are to them
Guardian community teamWed 2 Jul 2025 07.41 EDTShare
Whether you have a two-month-old puppy or an ageing cockatoo, we’re interested in finding out more about people over the age of 60 and their pets.
What type of pet do you have and how long have you had them? Is it your first pet or have you owned several over the years? We would also like to know what your relationship with your pet is like.
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