Fast Facts: Pet Ownership in the U.S.

About 60 percent of all households in the United States have a pet. (Source: American Veterinary Medical Association)

About 60 million dogs and about 75 million cats are owned in the United States. (Source: Pet Food Institute)

The cost of spaying and neutering a pet is less than the cost of raising puppies or kittens for one year.

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