• According to the 2013-2014 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 68% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 82.5 millions homes
  
  
• In 1988, the first year the survey was conducted, 56% of U.S. households owned a pet.

Breakdown of pet ownership in the U.S. according to the 2013-2014 APPA National Pet Owners Survey

Number of U.S. Households that Own a Pet (millions)

Bird                              6.9
Cat                               45.3
Dog                              56.7
Horse                            2.8
Freshwater Fish            14.3
Saltwater Fish               1.8
Reptile                          5.6
Small Animal                 6.9

Total Number of Pets Owned in the U.S. (millions)

Bird                              20.6

Cat                               95.6

Dog                              83.3
Horse                           8.3
Freshwater Fish            145.0

Saltwater Fish               13.6

Reptile                          11.5

Small Animal                 18.1

According to the 2013-2014 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, basic annual expenses for dog and cat owners in dollars include: 

                                                      Dogs     Cats    
Surgical Vet Visits                           $621     $382
Routine Vet                                     $231     $193      
Food                                               $239     $203       
Food Treats                                     $65       $36
Kennel Boarding                              $327     $337 
Vitamins                                         $64       $77
Groomer/Grooming Aids                   $61       $20
Toys                                               $41       $23