Fun Facts from 2017 Pet Demographics Survey
69.1% of pet dogs are spayed or neutered
80% of cats are spayed or neutered
The top 3 sources for acquiring a dog are:
- Rescue groups at 28%
- Friend or relative at 26%
- Breeders at 22%
For cats the top sources for acquisition are:
- Rescue or shelter at 31%
- From a friend or relative at 25%
Many pet owners view their pets as a part of the family:
- 85% for dogs owners
- 76% for cat owners
- 57% for bird owners
- 47% for horse owners
From these statistics, it sounds like we are on the right tract in where we obtain our pets and how we care for them.
