Animal Lovers -
How many are we?
Have you ever asked yourself how many times a friend, a family member or a co-worker you visited was also a pet owner? This idea opens up two huge question marks for us. How many animal lovers are there in the United States? And, what animals make for the most popular household pets?
In 2013, a survey indicated that 68% of the households in the United States of America have at least one pet. We took into consideration the number of established households, approximately 123 million, and deducted that approximately 84 million households own at least one mascot.
The most popular and sought-after pets usually are: cats, dogs, birds and fishes. Dogs rank as the most popular species found in homes among this list of most popular pets. Curiously, dogs and cats can be found in 75% of animal lovers’ homes. A fun fact about cat vs. dog owners is that cat-lovers usually own two furry friends as opposed to dog-lovers who tend to care for one.
The third most popular pet is the fish, followed by birds, small animals and reptiles. Combined, these cute mascots make up for 25% of American household pets.
In the end, we can conclude that dogs and cats are the most popular pets on the block due to their high capacity to interact with their human family members. Thanks to their ingratiating qualities, dogs and cats easily bond with humans. Consequently, they become the furry family member friends, family and co-workers always wished for!
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