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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Guardian community team

Tell us about your decision to not own pets for ethical reasons

Pet sitter caring about dogs. They are outside and walking
Did you previously own pets and then choose not to later? Photograph: svetikd/Getty Images

The coronavirus pandemic saw a boom in people owning pets during lockdown, but with a lack of experience and the return to the office, some owners came to regret their decision.

We would like to hear from people who have made the decision not to own pets for the sake of the animals themselves, or for environmental reasons. How did you come to your decision? Did you previously own pets and then choose not to later?

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