Pet Statistics from the 2015-2016 APPA National Pet Owners Survey

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Here is a breakdown of pet ownership in the U.S. according to the 2015-2016 APPA National Pet Owners Survey.

Number of U.S. Households that Own a Pet (millions)
Bird6.1
Cat42.9
Dog54.4
Horse2.5
Freshwater Fish12.3
Saltwater Fish1.3
Reptile4.9
Small Animal5.4
Total Number of Pets Owned in the U.S. (millions)
Bird14.3
Cat85.8
Dog77.8
Horse7.5
Freshwater Fish95.5
Saltwater Fish9.5
Reptile9.3
Small Animal12.5
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