Here are a few facts about pet ownership in America

* According to the 2011-2012 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 62% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 72.9 millions homes

* In 1988, the first year the survey was conducted, 56% of U.S. households owned a pet as compared to 62% in 2008

Breakdown of pet ownership in the U.S. according to the 2011-2012 APPA National Pet Owners Survey

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

Bird 5.7
Cat 38.9
Dog 46.3
Equine 2.4
Freshwater Fish 11.9
Saltwater Fish 0.7
Reptile 4.6
Small Animal 5.0
Total Number of Pets Owned in the U.S. (millions)

Bird 16.2

Cat 86.4

Dog 78.2
Equine 7.9
Freshwater Fish 151.1

Saltwater Fish 8.61

Reptile 13.0

Small Animal 16.0

* Ownership statistics are gathered from APPA’s 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey

SPENDING

The following spending statistics are gathered by APPA from various market reseach sources and are not included in the organization’s bi-annual National Pet Owners Survey.

Total U.S. Pet Industry Expenditures
Year Billion

2011 $50.84 Est.

2010 $48.35 Actual

2009 $45.5

2008 $43.2

2007 $41.2
2006 $38.5
2005 $36.3
2004 $34.4
2003 $32.4
2002 $29.5
2001 $28.5
1998 $23
1996 $21
1994 $17

Estimated 2011 Sales within the U.S. Market

For 2011, it estimated that $50.84 billion will be spent on our pets in the U.S.

Estimated Breakdown:
Food $19.53 billion
Supplies/OTC Medicine $11.4 billion
Vet Care $14.11 billion
Live animal purchases $2.15 billion
Pet Services: grooming & boarding $3.65 billion

Actual Sales within the U.S. Market in 2010

In 2010, $48.35 billion was spent on our pets in the U.S.

Breakdown:
Food $18.76 billion
Supplies/OTC Medicine $10.94 billion
Vet Care $13.01 billion
Live animal purchases $2.13 billion
Pet Services: grooming & boarding $3.51 billion