Every second Russian has lost a pet.

      Only 28% of them managed to recover their pet, while 23% had to accept the loss. 13% of respondents had no such situations but live in fear of possible loss, and the same number have never owned animals. Only 23% have never experienced loss — everything is under control.

      When a pet is lost, 35% of people search for it themselves, while 26% put up notices and patrol the neighborhood. Social media and volunteer groups are used by 21%, notices in entrances by 16%, and contacting shelters or veterinarians is considered effective by only 2%.

      Only a third of owners use identification tools: 10% have a chip, 13% have an ID tag, and another 6% rely on marks or individual features. 25% plan to install tags in the future, but nearly half (46%) consider it unnecessary.

      In case of a pet’s loss, 43% react immediately — without a plan. The rest: 25% remain anxious but act methodically, 22% stay calm and hope. Panic overtakes 9%, and only 1% become paralyzed by stress.

      Respondents also encountered finding stray animals: 22% returned them to owners, 10% kept them, and 2% handed them over to shelters. 58% have not experienced this, and 8% do not know what to do if they find a stray pet.

      To prevent loss, 68% owners try to be more attentive, 16% do not let animals out of sight, and 13% have installed protective screens on windows. Only 2% are willing to use GPS trackers, and just 1% use a home security camera.

      The survey was conducted from July 24 to July 31, 2025 — 287,879 internet users were surveyed.