It’s National Pet Day – more treats!
We love our hair (feathered, frizzy, scaly, etc.) and we love our friends. Pet ownership in the US has jumped dramatically over the past three decades.. In the year By 2023, 66% of American households (that’s about 86.9 million homes) will own a pet. From companionship to emotional support, pets are an integral part of their owners’ lives. in fact, 85% of dog owners and 76% of cat owners consider their pets a member of the family. Come on – you know what you said!
Consider this: This year, 3.6 million Americans attended the Puppy Bowl. In case you missed it, Tim Fluff’s team brought home the “Lombarky” trophy with a 87 to 83 win over Ruff.
Pet ownership in America
- Dogs are very popular Pets in America (65.1 million American households own a dog) followed by a cats (46.5 million households) and freshwater fish (11.1 million households).
- Millennials make up the largest percentage of current pet owners (33%), then General X (25%) then Baby boomer (24%)
- By 2022, Americans will spend $136.8 billion on pets.That’s up nearly 11 percent from 2021 ($123.6 billion).
- Dog owners spend an average of $730. A year on their dogs.
- 42% of dog owners and 43% of cat owners got their pets from the storewhile 38% of dog owners and 40% of cat owners got their pets from an animal shelter or rescue.. (In the opinion of the authors, this should be the other way around.)
We can all agree that the love of a pet is priceless. – But the price of ownership is not always. Veterinary medicine, care, food, medicine, Among other things It can add up quickly. Forbes confirmed in a survey of more than 5,000 American dog owners 41% of dog owners spend between $500 and $1,999 a year on their dogs.
If an unexpected pet bill pops up for a big event, you could be on the hook for thousands of dollars just for it—42% of pet owners say it’s hard to cover a surprise pet bill of $999 or less. Pet insurance can pay you a portion of the bill for your pet’s unexpected accident or illness. And while you might not want to add another expense to your pet care expenses, you might be surprised how affordable pet insurance can be. Will it always be accepted? No. Just like insurance, there are rules.
We love our pets very much. In a recent poll 51% of pet owners think they can sell their pets online. 33 percent of pet owners already have one. They have created their own pet “merchandise”.
So give your pet some extra treats on National Pet Day. So they know you love them. Yes – just like they don’t!
And here they are States with the most loyal dog owners (Based on the percentage of dog owners who spend $4,000 or more out of pocket for lifesaving medical care and the percentage of dog owners who hold a job they dislike because it allows them to work remotely or work at a dog-friendly office)