And according to a recent survey conducted by TopCashback.com (TopCashback), the USA’s most generous cash back site, nearly three-quarters (72%) of Americans are pet parents.
The survey polled a cross-section of 1,815 adults, aged 18 and over.
Below, please find a selection of relevant stats from the survey. You’re more than welcome to attribute us and relay these results to your audience.
Have you ever owned a pet?
- Yes (93%)
- No (7%)
Have you ever rescued/adopted a pet?
- Yes (69%)
- No (31%)
Do you currently own a pet?
- Yes (72%)
- No (28%)
How many pets do you have?
- One (44%)
- Two (25%)
- Five or more (13%)
- Three (12%)
- Four (6%)
What kind of pet(s) do you have? (select all that apply) [top five responses]
- Dog (69%)
- Cat (47%)
- Fish (9%)
- Bird (4%)
- Reptile/Amphibian (4%)
Do you have a pet because you wanted one or did your friend(s)/family convince you to get one (i.e. guilted you into it)?
- I wanted my pet(s). (88%)
- My friend(s)/family convinced me to get one. (12%)
Do you spend more money on your pet(s) than you spend on yourself?
- No (67%)
- Yes (33%)
If you could switch places with your pet for one day, would you do it?
- Yes (58%)
- No (42%)
If you could take your pet everywhere with you, would you?
- Yes (63%)
- No (37%)
Out of the following, what’s your favorite thing about having a pet? (select all that apply)
- Lowers my stress level (67%)
- Never feeling lonely (59%)
- Having a “no questions asked” companion (55%)
- Keeps me active (44%)
- Responsibility for something other than myself (30%)
- Being in a community of other pet owners (11%)
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