Industry Statistics & Trends
PET OWNERSHIP
According to the 2011-2012 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 62% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 72.9 millions homes
In 1988, the first year the survey was conducted, 56% of U.S. households owned a pet as compared to 62% in 2008
Breakdown of pet ownership in the U.S. according to the 2011-2012 APPA National Pet Owners Survey
Number of U.S. Households that Own a Pet (millions)
Bird 5.7
Cat 38.9
Dog 46.3
Equine 2.4
Freshwater Fish 11.9
Saltwater Fish 0.7
Reptile 4.6
Small Animal 5.0
Total Number of Pets Owned in the U.S. (millions)
Bird 16.2
Cat 86.4
Dog 78.2
Equine 7.9
Freshwater Fish 151.1
Saltwater Fish 8.61
Reptile 13.0
Small Animal 16.0
* Ownership statistics are gathered from APPA's 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey
Thanks for the stats.
I actually run an online pet store so this information can be quite useful. :)
Yeah! finally we beat those creepy horse people! SW Forever! haha