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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Survey for Wales, 2014-2015

Variable Details

VariableHPFrCat
LabelCompanion animals - Where did you get this Cat from
Question text Where did you get this [type of pet] from?
Responses
1 Born at home 29
2 Friends, family or neighbours 289
3 Stray animal (off the street) 117
4 Rescue centre / dog pound / RSPCA / other charity 157
5 Pet shop / licensed breeder (not via online site or advert) 27
6 Pet shop / licensed breeder (via online site or advert) 9
7 Private seller (not via online advert) 41
8 Private seller (via online advert) 48
9 Other, specify 32
-99 Refused 0
-9 Don't Know (SPONTANEOUS ONLY) 6
Sysmiss 13530
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Survey for Wales, 2014-2015
Interviewer InstructionsIF MORE THAN ONE OF THIS PET TYPE, ASK ABOUT MOST RECENTLY OBTAINED. DO NOT PROMPT
UniverseLocation of units of observation: National;Population: Individuals aged 16 or over living in private households in Wales, 2014-2015.
SamplingOne-stage stratified or systematic random sample;See documentation for details
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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