article_snippet.sent: And now a new poll on modern families reveals this is a reality for almost a quarter of Britons – who said their pet dog was more important to their than their in-laws.
article_snippet.sent: Of the 2,071 people surveyed, 22 per cent cited the 2,071 people surveyed pets as a close family member, above in-laws (21 per cent) but below grandparents at 26 per cent.
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highlights_snippet.sent: Poll on modern families said Poll on modern families pet dog was more important to Poll on modern families than Poll on modern families in-laws .
  