Number of U.S. Households That Own a Pet by Type of Animal
Dog = 63.4 million households
Cat = 42.7 million households
Freshwater fish = 11.5 million households
Bird = 5.7 million households
Small animal = 5.4 million households
Reptile = 4.5 million households
Horse = 1.6 million households
Saltwater fish = 1.6 million households
Unsurprisingly, dogs and cats are the most commonly owned pets in America, followed by freshwater fish.
Total Number Of Pets Owned In The United States By Type of Animal
Freshwater fish = 139.3 million
Cat = 94.2 million
Dog = 89.7 million
Bird = 20.3 million
Saltwater fish = 18.8 million
Small animal = 14.0 million
Reptile = 9.4 million
Horse = 7.6 million
When looking at the specific number of each animal, freshwater fish are now the top by a large margin. This is likely because many individuals take care of multiple fish at a time, as opposed to other types of pets such as reptiles. Cats are number two with dogs following.
Percents of American Households Owning Pets By Type of Animal
Dogs = 38.4%
Cats = 25.4%
Birds = 2.8%
Horses = 0.7%
Fun Facts About Americans and Their Pets
36% of Americans give their dog presents on their birthdays.
27% of American pet owners have admitted to having professional photographs of their pets taken.
Americans spend at least $50 billion per year on pets.
9 in 10 Americans consider their pet as a part of their family.
The ownership of pets has more than tripled in the US since the 1970s.
50% of pet owners admit to talking to their pets.
The most popular pet in the UK is fish.
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