ABSTRACT: Effective learning methods play a crucial role in achieving student success. This involves selecting appropriate strategies to help them develop their skills for academic tasks. This quantitative study investigated the impact of pet ownership on the academic performance of 32 tenth-grade students in Zamboanga City. Using a comparative and descriptive correlational design with stratified and simple random sampling, a survey questionnaire determined students’ overall perception of the effect of pet ownership on their learning. Results showed a neutral overall perception, indicating both positive and negative influences. No significant difference was found between genders regarding the impact of pet ownership on academic performance or positive perception of pet ownership. The researchers of this provided conclusions and recommendations for future studies.
Keywords: Animal, Effect, Gender, Learning, Perceptions