31% Of People Would Date An AI Generated Human Version Of Their Pet
Written by Tariq on July 18, 2025
Imagine your pet as a person. Would you fall head over heels, or run the other way? Inspired by a viral TikTok trend, MetLife Pet Insurance surveyed 1,000 U.S. pet owners to explore the emotional depth of their human-pet bond.1 From AI-generated pet portraits to choosing apartments based on pet compatibility, the results reveal just how deeply pets influence their owners’ hearts and their lives.
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- 31% of pet owners who used AI to generate a human version of their pet would date the result.
- 2 in 5 pet owners (39%) say if their pet was human, they’d be a “walking red flag.”
- Over 3 in 5 pet owners (66%) prioritize their pet’s needs, like vet visits and comfort, over their own wants.
- 44% are willing to forgo an extra week of paid vacation for employer-paid emergency pet care.[1] [2]
- 4 in 5 pet owners (81%) refuse to date someone who doesn’t like their pet.
- 87% of pet owners would be willing to give up their dream apartment if it isn’t pet-friendly.
Many pet owners have imagined what their furry friend might be like as a person. Some picture a loyal friend, while others see dating potential in an AI-generated version of their pet. To Read More Click Here.
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