Pet population and statistics in the United States

Facts about Pet Ownership in the U.S

As of 2016 It's estimated that 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 million cats are owned in the United States. Approximately 37-47% of all households in the United States have a dog, and 30-37% have a cat. Sixty-five percent of U.S. households, or about 79.7 million families, own a pet, according to the 2015-2016 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). This is up from 56 percent of U.S. households in 1988, the first year the survey was conducted. 

Chart of Four of the Five Most Popular Pets in U.S. 2008

(Fresh Water fish is the most popular pet in the United States.)

Statement By the Humane Society about the euthanization of pets due to over population

"About 2.4 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs—about one every 13 seconds—are put down in U.S. shelters each year. Often these animals are the offspring of cherished family pets. Spay/neuter is a proven way to reduce pet overpopulation, ensuring that every pet has a family to love them."

To learn more about The Humane Society Organization click here.

Where Can You Go To Learn More?

       http://www.statista.com/statistics/198095/pets-in-the-united-states-by-type-in-2008/

       http://www.aspca.org/animal-homelessness/shelter-intake-and-surrender/pet-statistics

http://www.iii.org/fact-statistic/pet-statistics