Odds ratios (95% CI) for getting to know people, friendship formation and social support by dog compared with other pet ownership.

^Adjusted for age group, sex, highest education level completed, ethnicity/race and number of children living in household. Reference group: other pet owner. *P < 0.05 ** P < 0.001 Odds ratios (95% CI) for getting to know people, friendship formation and social support by dog compared with other pet ownership.