Most of us have one and consider the little critters a member of our family. According to a survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association, about 68% of American households have a pet. Here’s a little knowledge to impress your friends and family to help you Celebrate National Pet Day Like a Pro.
- Americans spend about $99 billion on their pets and pet products – every year.
- We adopt about 4 million dogs and cats from shelters each year.
- Dogs win the popularity contest. Worldwide, there are about 471 million dogs kept as pets and about 370 million cats kept as pets. Fish followed in third place.
- Approximately 326,000 American households share their home with a ferret.
- 59% of Russians own a cat, making it the country with the highest number of cat owners in the world.
- According to reports from the ASPCA, there are anywhere from 30 to 40 million self-sufficient feral cats that call American streets home.
- 90% of Americans consider their dog a part of the family.