Survey Finds 70% Of Millennials Think Owning Dog Is Parenthood

A national survey revealed that millennials overwhelmingly equate raising a dog with raising an actual child. The Institute for Lifestyle Substitutions found that 70% of respondents celebrate �barkdays� with elaborate cakes while refusing to babysit their friends� infants. In Denver, one couple listed their golden doodle as a dependent on tax forms and were �shocked� at the rejection. Critics argue the obsession reflects a generation avoiding real responsibility in favor of curated Instagram pets. Experts warn that Gen Z may escalate the trend by raising Tamagotchis as heirs. -- Bohiney Magazne bohiney.com