pet industry statistics
- The pet industry is expected to reach $358.62 billion by 2027.
- There are over 630 different pet food brands.
- Americans spend $103.6 billion on pet products per year.
- Pet industry spending has increased by 115% since 2011.
- 86% of pet owners shop for their pets online.
![A dog sitting in a cart.](https://petpolite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/a-dog-sitting-in-a-cart.jpg)
![A French Bulldog puppy playing in a garden.](https://petpolite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/a-french-bulldog-puppy-playing.jpg)
most popular pets in the United States
- According to the American Pet Products Association, 66% of U.S. households own a pet,
- Dogs are the most popular pets in the United States, with 65.1 million households owning at least one dog.
- Cats are the second most popular pet in the United States with 46.5 million households owning at least one cat.
- According to the ASPCA, the first-year cost of owning a dog can range from $1,471 to $2,008, while the first-year cost of owning a cat can range from $787 to $1,448.
Pet ownership by generation
According to the American Pet Products Association, the following are the pet ownership statistics by generation.
- Generation Z (born 1997-2012) are 16% of pet owners.
- Millennials (born 1981-1996) are 33% of pet owners.
- Generation X (born 1965-1980) are 25% pet owners.
- Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) are 24% pet owners.
- Builders (born 1928-1945) are 2% pet owners.
![A woman in blue dress with her brown Pug.](https://petpolite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/a-girl-with-her-pug.jpg)
pet-related statistics
miscellaneous
![A smiling girl with her black dog during an outdoor activity.](https://petpolite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/a-smiling-girl-with-her-dog.jpg)
pet Adoption Statistics
- 4.1 million animals are adopted from shelters every year.
- Over 1 in 3 dog owners say they adopted their dog from a shelter.
- 6.3 million cats and dogs enter animal shelters every year in the United States.
- There are over 14,000 shelters and rescue groups in the United States.
![A pet groomer gently grooming a white cat.](https://petpolite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/a-person-grooming-a-white-cat.jpg)
pet grooming statistics
- The global market for pet grooming is expected to grow from $1305 million in 2022 to $2015 million in 2029.
- 86% of pet groomers in the United States are female.
- 14% of pet groomers in the United States are male.
- 65% of horse groomers are female and 35% are male.
![A girl traveling with her dog in a car.](https://petpolite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/a-girl-traveling-with-her-dog.jpg)
pet travel statistics
- 78% of American pet owners travel with their pets each year.
- 54% of dog and cat owners plan to travel with their pets.
- 58% of people would prefer to travel with their pet over a friend or family member.
- 64% of travelers prefer to travel with pets by car