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Apr 21
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Why British People Love Pets - English P...

Hilary Platt
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Pets aren’t just animals, they’re family. Did you know that India’s pet industry doubled to $3.6 billion in just five years? Or that British households now own 38 million pets, half as many as the human population? Welcome to Adept English, where we help you learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ English through fascinating real-world stories like this one.


"In a world where you can be anything, be kind—especially to animals." Ellen DeGeneres


Now, full disclosure—I’ve always been a cat-and-dog person (despite my cat Ivan’s grumpy interruptions!). But today’s episode isn’t just about pets; it’s about what they reveal, why societies dote on "fur babies," how laws now treat pets like sentient beings, and even… pet prenups? (Yes, that’s a thing!)


By the end, you’ll master key vocabulary (grooming, custody, stray dogs) and cultural insights—from Turkey’s stray dog crisis to Spain’s groundbreaking animal welfare laws. So if you’re ready to practise English while uncovering the surprising world of pet ownership, let’s begin. Press play—your fluency https://adeptenglish.com/english/fluency/ journey just got fluffier.


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