Pet Population Ownership - Market Research, Industry Trends, Market Share, Consumer Insights


Published: 10/25/2019
Pages: 225
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Dog Owners Represent a Key Market Segment

Between 2008 and 2018, the number of households with dogs grew by 18% and the dog population registered an increase of 14%. During the same period, the number of households owning cats or other types of non-canine and non-feline pets, as well as the number of pets in these categories, declined.

Boomers and Seniors Are Fast Becoming a Bulwark of the Pet Industry

A fundamental shift in the profile of pet owners has occurred as Americans in the 55-and-over age group have become much more likely than their predecessors to hang on to the companionship of pets as they age. Over the past decade the 55- to 74-year-old age group is the only age segment to have experienced an increase in the pet ownership rate.

Affluent Pet Owners Wield Outsize Purchasing Power

As American society has rapidly divided into haves and have-nots, the profile of pet owners has changed accordingly. Over the past 10 years the percent of pet owners with a household income of $100,000 or more has increased from 31% to 40%.

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Table Of Contents

  • Executive Summary
    • Overview
    • Scope and Methodology
      • Scope of the Report
      • Methodology
    • Topline Insights and Opportunities
      • Dog Owners Represent a Key Market Segment
      • Boomers and Seniors Are Fast Becoming a Bulwark of the Pet Industry
      • Affluent Pet Owners Wield Outsize Purchasing Power
      • Expenditures of Hispanic Pet Owners Are Growing at a Double-Digit Pace
      • Couples with Pets and Without Kids Offer Lucrative Possibilities for Marketers
      • Millennial Pet Owners Offer Significant Opportunities
    • Pet Ownership Trends
      • Pets Live in 67 Million American Households
      • Pet Owners Total 140 Million
      • The Growth in Pet Ownership Slowed in Past Five Years
      • Pet Ownership Remains on the Upswing
    • Consumer Highlights
      • Walmart Dominates
      • PetSmart Tops the List of Pet Stores Frequented by Pet Owners
      • Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Chewy.com Vie For Pet Owners' Online Purchases
      • Pet Expenditures Have Grown Faster Than Total Consumer Expenditures
      • Pet Grooming Tops the List of Non-Veterinary Services Used by Dog Owners
    • Dog Population and Ownership Trends
      • The Dog Population Exceeds 81 Million
      • 43% of American Adults Own at Least One Dog
      • The Number of Households with Dogs Grew Faster Than Those Without Dogs
      • Dog Owners Have Gotten Older as the Population Has Aged
      • Latino Dog Owners Continue to Grow in Importance
      • Number of Super-Affluent Dog Owners Has Doubled in the Last 10 Years
      • Size of Dogs Varies Widely Across Demographic Segments
      • Most Dogs Live Mostly Inside
      • 51% of Current Dog Owners Have Had Dogs Continuously for 10 Years or More
      • Demographics of Dog Owners Vary Significantly
      • Dog Ownership Remains Highly Correlated with Age
    • Cat Population and Ownership Trends
      • 59 Million Adults Own Cats
      • The Cat Population Declined Over the Past Decade
      • Boomers Are the Only Age Group to Have More Cat Owners Now Than 10 Years Ago
      • Fewer Non-Hispanic Whites Now Own Cats
      • Largest Metro Areas Have More Cat Owners Now Than a Decade Ago
      • Cat Ownership Trends Reflect Have vs. Have-Not Economy
      • Cat Owners Are Now More Likely to Be Unmarried or Childless
      • Vast Majority of Suburbanites Spay or Neuter Their Cats
      • Many Owners Feel the Pet Industry Discriminates Against Their Cats
      • Females and Non-Hispanic Whites Predominate
      • Cat Ownership Is Most Likely in Smaller Towns and Rural Areas
    • Pet Population and Ownership Trends: Other Pets
      • Nearly 15 Million Households Include Non-Canine or Non-Feline Pets
      • The Popularity of Other Pets Is Declining
      • Boomers Are Less Interested in Owning Pets Other Than Cats or Dogs
      • Children Are a Major Factor
      • Affluent Adults More Likely to Own Pet Fish
      • Pet Fish More Likely to Be Found in Households with Children Between 2 and 11
      • One in Three Bird Owners Is Hispanic
      • Bird Ownership Is an Urban Phenomenon
      • The Majority of Bird Owners Have Children in the Household
      • Gen Z and Millennials Are in the Majority Among Reptile Owners
      • Reptile Ownership Is Tied to Affluence
    • Hispanic Pet Owners
      • Hispanic Pet Ownership Rate Nears Non-Hispanic Rate
      • Pet Ownership Growth Surpassed Increase in Hispanic Adult Population
      • Latinos Accounted for 39% of the Growth in Dog Ownership
      • Hispanic Ownership of Non-Canine or Non-Feline Pets Stays Constant
      • Younger, Smaller Dogs Are More Common Among Latino Owners
      • Acculturation Leads to Increased Rate of Pet Ownership
      • Mexicans Dominate Hispanic Pet Owner Population
      • Latino Pet Ownership Patterns Differ
      • Hispanics Account for One in Three Bird Owners
      • Hispanic Pet Owners Are Younger Than Their Non-Hispanic Counterparts
      • Lower and Middle-Income Households Predominate
    • Gen Z and Millennial Pet Owners
      • Number of Gen Z and Millennial Pet Owners Reaches 56 Million
      • 18- to 39-Year-Olds Have Higher Propensity to Own Non-Canine or Non-Feline Pets
      • Under-40 Age Group Accounted for One-Third of Pet Owner Growth in Past Decade
      • Millennial Pet Owners Differ from Their Counterparts Without Pets
      • Gen Z and Millennial Dog Owners Total 43 Million
      • Cat Ownership Declined in the Under-40 Age Group
      • Gen Z More Likely Than Millennials to Own More Than One Cat
      • Young Cats More Likely to Be Part of Gen Z and Millennial Households
      • Under-40 Owners Display Less Interest in Having Their Cats Spayed or Neutered
      • 18- to 39-Year-Olds Make Up Nearly Half of Owners of Pets Other Than Cats or Dogs
      • Gen Z and Millennial Reptile Ownership Increased in Past Decade
  • Insights and Opportunities
    • The Pet Population and Pet Ownership Today
      • Pets Live in 67 Million American Households
        • Table Households with Pets by Type of Pet, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
        • Table Households with Guinea Pigs, Rats, Mice, or Gerbils, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Pet Owners Total 140 Million
        • Table Adult Pet Owners by Type of Pet, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Dogs Account for 36% of the Pet Population
        • Table Pet Population by Type of Pet, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Dogs and Cats Are Less Likely to Share Space with Other Types of Pets
        • Table Cross-Ownership of Pets by Type of Pet Owned, 2018 (percent)
      • Different Types of Pets Have Different Types of Owners
        • Table Demographic Profile of Pet Owners by Type of Pet Owned, 2018
    • Key Trends
      • Growth in Pet Ownership Slowed in Past Five Years
      • Growth in Households with Pets Lagged Behind Increase in Households Without Pets
      • Ownership Trends Vary by Type of Pet
      • Dog Owners Have Sparked the Growth in Pet Ownership and the Pet Population
        • Table Households and Adults with Pets by Type of Pet, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
        • Table Pets by Type of Pet, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
      • The Profile of Pet Owners Shifted Over the Past 10 Years
      • Boomers and Seniors Are Fast Becoming a Bulwark of the Pet Industry
        • Table Share of 55- to 74-Year-Olds Owning Pets by Age Bracket (2008 vs. 2018)
        • Table Pet Owners by Selected Age Brackets, 2008 vs. 2018 (in thousands)
        • Table Pet Owners by Selected Age Brackets, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
        • Table Owners of Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets by Selected Age Brackets, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
        • Table 55- to 75-Year-Old Dog Owners by Age Bracket, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
      • The Population of Pet Owners Has Become Far More Diverse
        • Table Pet Owners by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
      • Urban or Childless Pet Owners Have Grown in Importance
        • Table Pet Owners by Urban Residence and Presence of Children in Household, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
    • Pet Ownership Projections
      • Methodology
      • Pet Ownership Projections
        • Table Projected Households Owning Dogs or Cats and Projected Number of Dogs and Cats, 2019-2023 (millions)
  • Consumer Highlights
    • Channel Choices
      • Walmart Dominates
        • Table Retail Stores Where Pet Owners Purchased Any Type of Pet Products in Last Three Months, 2019 (percent)
      • Walmart Holds Sway Across Wide Range of Pet Products
        • Table Retail Stores Where Pet Owners Purchased Pet Products in Last Three Months by Product Type, 2019 (percent)
      • PetSmart Tops the List of Pet Stores Frequented by Pet Owners
        • Table Type of Pet Store Where Pet Owners Shop, 2019 (percent)
      • Online Shopping by Pet Owners Continues to Grow in Importance
      • Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Chewy.com Vie for Pet Owners' Online Purchases
        • Table Websites Where Pet Owners Purchased Any Type of Pet Products in Last Three Months, 2019 (percent)
        • Table Websites Where Pet Owners Purchased Pet Products in Last Three Months by Product Type, 2019 (percent)
    • Spending on Pet Products and Services
      • Overview
      • Pet Expenditures Have Grown Faster Than Total Consumer Expenditures Since 2013
        • Table Total Consumer Expenditures and Expenditures on Pets, 2013-2018 (in billion $)
      • Hispanic Spending on Pets Jumped Dramatically
      • Married Couples Without Children Spend the Most on Pets
        • Table Consumer Expenditures on Pet Products and Services by Household Composition, 2018 (in million $)
      • Boomer and Senior Households Account For 47% of Aggregate Expenditures on Pets
        • Table Consumer Expenditures on Pet Products and Services by Generation of Household Head, 2018 (in million $)
      • Top 20% of Households Account for 40% of Spending on Pets
        • Table Consumer Expenditures on Pet Products and Services by Decile of Household Income, 2018 (in million $)
      • Dog Owners Are Responsible for Two out of Three Dollars Spent on Pets
        • Table Classification Share of U.S. Pet Market Retail Sales by Animal Type: Dog, Cat, Other, 2018
      • Pet Grooming Tops the List of Non-Veterinary Services Used by Dog Owners
        • Table Types of Pet Services Used by Dog Owners, 2019 (percent)
      • Pet Owners Like Their Vets but Think They Charge too Much
        • Table Attitudes of Pet Owners Toward Their Veterinarians, 2019 (percent)
        • Table Attitudes of Pet Owners Toward the Costs of Veterinary Services: By Age Bracket and Hispanic Origin, 2019 (percent)
        • Table Attitudes of Pet Owners Toward the Availability of Veterinary Services in Retail Outlets: By Age Bracket and Hispanic Origin, 2019 (percent)
      • Millennials Like the Idea of Alternative Veterinary Approaches
        • Table Attitudes of Dog or Cat Owners Toward Alternative Veterinary Approaches by Age Bracket, 2019 (percent)
      • For Dog or Cat Owners, Only Pet Food Has a Higher Priority Than Pet Toys
        • Table Pet Products Purchased in Last 12 Months Share by Type, 2018 (dog owners vs. cat owners)
      • Younger Pet Owners Are Most Likely to Purchase Pet Products
        • Table Age of Dogs Owned and Number of Years Dog Owners Currently (Without Interruption) Have Had Dogs in Their Households: By Owner Age Bracket, 2018-2019 (percent)
        • Table Pet Product Types Share of Pet Product Purchases by Dog or Cat Owners in Last 12 Month: By Age Bracket and Hispanic Origin of Pet Owner, 2018 (percent)
      • Few Differences in Buying Habits of Middle-Income and More Affluent Pet Owners
        • Table Pet Product Types Share of Pet Product Purchases by Dog or Cat Owners in Last 12 Months: By Household Income Bracket, 2018 (percent)
      • Rural Pet Owners Feel Pressed by Cost of Pet Products
      • Pet Owners' Buying Decisions Are Often Driven by a Need to Pamper Their Pets
        • Table Attitudes Toward Pampering Pets with Presents: By Household Composition and Age Bracket, 2018 (dog owners vs. cat owners)
      • Millennials Are Most Likely to Buy Pet Treats on Impulse
  • Dog Population and Ownership Trends
    • Trends in Dog Ownership
      • The Dog Population Exceeds 81 Million
        • Table Households with Dogs by Number of Dogs in Household, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • 43% of American Adults Own at Least One Dog
        • Table Dog Owners by Number of Dogs in Household, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • The Number of Households with Multiple Dogs Grew at a Slower Rate
        • Table Households with Dogs by Number of Dogs in Household, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
        • Table Dog Population by Number of Dogs in Household, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
      • The Number of Households with Dogs Grew Faster Than Those Without Dogs
        • Table Households with Dogs vs. Without Dogs, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
        • Table Adults with Dogs vs. Without Dogs, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
      • Dog Owners Have Gotten Older as the Population Has Aged
        • Table Dog Owners by Age Bracket, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
      • Older Adults Are Now More Likely to Look for Canine Companionship
        • Table Dog Owners by Selected Age Brackets 55 and Over, 2008-2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Latino Dog Owners Continue to Grow in Importance
        • Table Dog Owners by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2008-2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Dog Ownership Trends Upward in Largest Metro Areas
        • Table Dog Owners by Place of Residence, 2008-2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Number of Super-Affluent Dog Owners Has Doubled in the Last 10 Years
        • Table Dog Owners by Household Income Bracket, 2008-2018 (in thousands and percent)
    • Dogs and Their Owners
      • Most Dogs Live in the Company of Other Dogs
        • Table Dogs by Number of Dogs in Household, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • 60% of Dogs Are at Least Four Years Old
        • Table Age of Dogs Owned by Age of Owner, 2018-2019 (percent of dogs)
      • Large Dogs Are in the Minority
      • Size of Dogs Varies Widely Across Demographic Segments
        • Table Size of Dogs Owned by Presence of Children in Household, 2018-2019 (percent of dogs)
      • Most Dogs Live Mostly Inside
      • Rural Dog Owners Least Likely to Have All Dogs Spayed or Neutered
      • 51% of Current Dog Owners Have Had Dogs Continuously for 10 Years or More
        • Table Share of Dog Owners Who Currently (Without Interruption) Have Had Dogs in Their Households, 2018
      • 67% of Boomer Dog Owners Have Had Dogs for 15+ Years Across Their Adult Lives
        • Table Number of Years Dog Owners Have Had Pet Dogs in Their Households in Their Adult Lives, 2019 (percent)
      • Most Non-Dog Owners Previously Had a Dog
        • Table Amount of Time Previous Dog Owners Had Dogs, 2019 (percent)
        • Table Age When Previous Dog Owners Stopped Having a Dog in Their Household, 2019 (percent)
    • Demographic Profile of Dog Owners
      • Demographics of Dog Owners Vary Significantly
        • Table Key Demographic Differences Between Dog Owners and Non-Dog Owners, 2018 (percent)
      • Dog Ownership Remains Highly Correlated with Age
        • Table Dog Ownership by Age Bracket, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Non-Hispanic Whites Still Overrepresented in Population of Dog Owners
        • Table Dog Ownership by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Dog Ownership Is Relatively Less Prevalent in Largest Metro Areas
        • Table Dog Ownership by Place of Residence, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Dog Ownership Tied to Affluence
        • Table Dog Ownership by Household Income Bracket, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
        • Table Dog Ownership by Presence and Age of Children in Household, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Owners of Dogs Are More Likely to Live in Houses They Own
        • Table Dog Ownership by Kind of Residence, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Owners of Multiple Dogs Differ From Owners of One Dog
        • Table Demographic Profile of Dog Owners by Number of Dogs Owned, 2018 (percent)
  • Cat Population and Ownership Trends
    • Trends in Cat Ownership
      • 59 Million Adults Own Cats
        • Table Cat Owners by Number of Cats in Household, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
        • Table Households with Cats by Number of Cats in Household, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • The Cat Population Declined Over the Past Decade
        • Table Change in Number of Households with Cats by Number of Cats in Household, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
        • Table Change in Cat Population by Number of Cats in Household, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
      • Cat Owners Have Become a Smaller Population Segment
        • Table Households with Cats vs. Households Without Cats, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
        • Table Cat Owners, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
      • Boomers Are the Only Age Group to Have More Cat Owners Now Than 10 Years Ago
        • Table Change in Population of Cat Owners by Age Bracket, 2008-2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Fewer Non-Hispanic Whites Now Own Cats
        • Table Change in Population of Cat Owners by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2008-2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Largest Metro Areas Have More Cat Owners Now Than a Decade Ago
        • Table Change in Population of Cat Owners by Place of Residence, 2008-2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Cat Ownership Trends Reflect Have vs. Have-Not Economy
        • Table Change in Population of Cat Owners by Household Income Bracket, 2008-2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Cat Owners Are Now More Likely to Be Unmarried or Childless
        • Table Change in Population of Cat Owners by Marital Status and Presence of Children in Household, 2008-2018 (in thousands and percent)
    • Key Characteristics of the Cat Population
      • Most Cats Share the Company of Other Cats
        • Table Cats by Number of Cats in Household, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Half of Cats Are Over Four Years Old
        • Table Age of Cats Owned by Age of Owner, 2018-2019 (percent)
      • Many Country Cats Get to Roam Outside
      • Vast Majority of Suburbanites Spay or Neuter Their Cats
      • A Majority of Cat Owners Have Had a Cat For At Least a Decade
        • Table Number of Years Cat Owners Currently (Without Interruption) Have Had Cats in Their Households: By Age Bracket of Owners, 2018 (percent)
      • Cat Ownership Can Be a Lifetime Commitment
      • Most Cat Owners First Had a Cat During Their Twenties
      • 32% of Non-Cat Owners Previously Owned a Cat
        • Table Amount of Time Previous Cat Owners Had Cats, 2019 (percent)
        • Table Age at Which Previous Cat Owners Stopped Having a Cat, 2019 (percent)
      • Many Owners Feel the Pet Industry Discriminates Against Their Cats
        • Table Cat Owners' Perceptions of Discrimination Against Cats by Pet Industry, 2019 (percent)
    • Demographic Profile of Cat Owners
      • Demographics of Cat Owners Differ
        • Table Key Demographic Differences Between Cat Owners and Non-Cat Owners, 2018 (percent)
      • Female Cat Owners Predominate
        • Table Cat Ownership by Gender and Age Bracket, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Non-Hispanic Whites Are Overrepresented Among Cat Owners
        • Table Ownership of Cats by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2016
      • Cat Ownership Is Most Likely in Smaller Towns and Rural Areas
        • Table Cat Ownership by Place of Residence, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Cat Ownership Is Not Tied to High Household Income
        • Table Cat Ownership by Household Income Bracket, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Cat Owners Are Only Slightly More Likely to Live in Households with Children
        • Table Cat Ownership by Presence of Children, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Apartments Are Less Friendly to Cat Owners
        • Table Cat Ownership by Kind of Residence, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
  • Pet Population and Ownership Trends: Other Pets
    • Population and Ownership Trends
      • Introduction
      • Nearly 15 Million Households Include Non-Canine or Non-Feline Pets
        • Table Households with Other Pets by Category, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • 23% of Pet Owners Have a Non-Canine or Non-Feline Pet
        • Table Adults with Other Pets by Category, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Population of Other Pets Reaches 86 Million
        • Table Other Pets by Type of Pet, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • The Popularity of Other Pets Is Declining
        • Table Change in Number of Households with Other Pets by Type of Pet, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
        • Table Change in Other Pets by Type of Pet, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
    • Demographic Profile of Owners of Other Pets
      • Boomers Are Less Interested in Owning Pets Other Than Cats or Dogs
        • Table Ownership of Fish, Birds, Reptiles, and Rabbits or Hamsters by Age Bracket, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Latinos Are Most Likely to Own Pet Birds
        • Table Ownership of Fish, Birds, Reptiles, and Rabbits or Hamsters by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Ownership of Other Pets Depends on Where Pet Owners Live
        • Table Ownership of Fish, Birds, Reptiles, and Rabbits or Hamsters by Region and Place of Residence, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • High Income Closely Associated with Ownership of Other Pets
        • Table Ownership of Fish, Birds, Reptiles, and Rabbits or Hamsters by Household Income Bracket, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Children Are a Major Factor
    • Demographic Profile of Owners of Pet Fish
      • Half of Fish Owners Are Below the Age of 40
        • Table Ownership of Pet Fish by Age Bracket and Race and Hispanic Origin, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Rural Residents Most Likely to Own Pet Fish
        • Table Pet Fish Ownership by Region and Place of Residence, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Affluent Adults More Likely to Own Pet Fish
        • Table Pet Fish Ownership by Household Income Bracket, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Pet Fish More Likely to Be Found in Households with Children Between 2 and 11
        • Table Pet Fish Ownership by Presence and Age of Children in Household, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
    • Demographic Profile of Owners of Pet Birds
      • One in Three Bird Owners Is Hispanic
        • Table Pet Bird Ownership by Age Bracket and Race and Hispanic Origin, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Bird Ownership Is an Urban Phenomenon
        • Table Pet Bird Ownership by Region and Place of Residence, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Bird Owners Most Likely to Live in Lower-Income Households
        • Table Pet Bird Ownership by Household Income Bracket, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • The Majority of Bird Owners Have Children in the Household
        • Table Pet Bird Ownership by Presence of Children in Household, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
    • Demographic Profile of Owners of Pet Reptiles
      • Gen Z and Millennials Are in the Majority Among Reptile Owners
        • Table Pet Reptile Ownership by Age Bracket, Gender, and Race and Hispanic Origin, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Reptile Ownership Varies Widely Across Regions
        • Table Pet Reptile Ownership by Region and Place of Residence, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Reptile Ownership Is Tied to Affluence
        • Table Pet Reptile Ownership by Household Income Bracket, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Pet Reptiles Are Most Popular in Houses with Children Over 5 Years Old
        • Table Ownership of Reptiles by Presence of Children in Household, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
  • Hispanic Pet Owners
    • Trends in Hispanic Pet Ownership
      • 22 Million Latinos Own Pets
        • Table Hispanic Pet Owners by Type of Pet, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Hispanic Pet Ownership Rate Nears Non-Hispanic Rate
      • Hispanic Share of the Pet Owner Population Grew Significantly Over the Past Decade
      • Pet Ownership Growth Surpassed Increase in Hispanic Adult Population
        • Table Growth in Number of Adults Owning Pets by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2008-2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Latinos Accounted for 39% of the Growth in Dog Ownership
        • Table Growth in the Number of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Dog or Cat Owners, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
      • Hispanic Ownership of Other Pets Stays Constant in Face of Overall Decline
        • Table Change in the Number of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Owners of Fish, Birds, Reptiles or Rabbits or Hamsters, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
    • Hispanics and Their Pets
      • Younger, Smaller Dogs More Common Among Latino Owners
        • Table Age and Size of Dogs Owned: Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic Dog Owners, 2018-2019 (percent)
        • Table Age of Cats Owned: Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic Cat Owners, 2018-2019 (percent)
      • Latinos Are Less Likely to Spay or Neuter Their Cats and Dogs
      • Hispanics Are Less Likely to Keep Their Dogs or Cats Inside
      • Latinos Are More Likely to Feel the Pet Industry Discriminates Against Cats
        • Table Cat Owners' Perceptions of Discrimination Against Cats by Pet Industry: Hispanics vs. Non-Hispanics, 2018-2019 (percent)
    • Profile of Hispanic Pet Owners
      • Acculturation Leads to Increased Rate of Pet Ownership
        • Table Hispanic Share of Pet Owners by Degree of Acculturation, 2018
      • Latino Pet Owners Differ From Latinos Who Do Not Have Pets
        • Table Demographic Characteristics of Latino Pet Owners vs. Non-Pet Owners, 2018 (percent)
      • Mexicans Dominate Hispanic Pet Owner Population
        • Table Share of Hispanic Pet Owners by Heritage, 2018
      • Mexicans Are More Likely Than Other Latinos to Have Dogs or Cats
        • Table Hispanic Ownership of Pets by Type of Pet Owned, Mexicans vs. Other Hispanics, 2018 (percent)
    • Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Pet Ownership Patterns
      • Latino Pet Ownership Patterns Differ
      • Hispanics Account for One in Three Bird Owners
      • Hispanics Make Different Choices When They Own Multiple Types of Pets
        • Table Share of Pet Owners Owning Other Pets: Hispanics vs. Non-Hispanics, 2018
      • Latinos Are More Likely to Have Multiple Dogs or Birds
        • Table Share of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Pet Owners Owning Multiple Pets of Same Type, 2018
    • Demographic Highlights of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Pet Owners
      • Hispanic Pet Owners Are Younger Than Their Non-Hispanic Counterparts
      • Latino Pet Owners More Likely to Live in the West and in Large Metro Areas
        • Table Region and Place of Residence of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Pet Owners, 2018 (percent)
      • Lower and Middle-Income Households Predominate
      • Latino Pet Owners Have a Lower Rate of Homeownership
      • Household Composition Differs
        • Table Household Composition of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Pet Owners, 2018 (percent)
  • Gen Z and Millennial Pet Owners
    • Pet Ownership Trends
      • Number of Gen Z and Millennial Pet Owners Reaches 56 Million
        • Table Pet Owners by Age Bracket of Pet Owner and Type of Pet, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • 18- to 39-Year-Olds Have Higher Propensity to Own Non-Canine or Non-Feline Pets
        • Table Share Owning Pets by Age Bracket of Pet Owner and Type of Pet, 2018
      • Under-40 Age Group Accounted for One-Third of Pet Owner Growth in Past Decade
        • Table Growth in Number of Pet Owners by Age Bracket of Pet Owner, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
        • Table Pet Owner Share of Adults by Age Bracket, 2008 vs. 2018
      • Millennial Pet Owners Differ from Their Counterparts Without Pets
        • Table Key Demographic Differences Between 25- to 39-Year-Old Pet Owners and Non-Pet Owners, 2018 (percent)
      • Many Demographic Differences Across Millennial Owners of Different Pet Types
        • Table Key Demographic Characteristics of 25- to 39-Year-Old Pet Owners by Type of Pet Owned, 2018 (percent)
    • Gen Z and Millennial Dog Owners
      • Gen Z and Millennial Dog Owners Total 43 Million
        • Table Dog Ownership by Age Bracket, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Gen Z and Millennials Are More Likely Than Boomers to Own Dogs
      • Under-40 Dog Owners Account for 27% of Adult Population Growth in Past 10 Years
        • Table Growth in Number of Adults Owning and Not Owning Dogs by Age Bracket, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
        • Table Growth in Number of 18- to 39-Year-Olds Owning and Not Owning Dogs, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
      • Gen Z Is Most Likely to Share a Household with Two or More Dogs
        • Table Share of Dog Owners in Each Age Bracket by Number of Dogs in Household, 2018
      • Younger Owners Have Younger Dogs
        • Table Age of Dogs Owned by Age Bracket of Dog Owner, 2018-2019 (percent)
      • Gen Z and Millennials Are Less Likely to Have Large Dogs
        • Table Size of Dogs Owned by Age Bracket of Dog Owner, 2016-2018 (percent)
      • Younger Owners Are Far Less Likely to Have Their Dogs Spayed or Neutered
      • Dogs Belonging to Under-40 Dog Owners Are Less Likely to Be Mostly or Only Inside
      • Gen Z and Millennial Dog Owners Differ Demographically from Others Their Age
        • Table Key Demographic Differences Between 25- to 39-Year-Old Dog Owners and Non-Dog Owners, 2018 (percent)
    • Profile of Gen Z and Millennial Cat Owners
      • Gen Z and Millennial Cat Owners Total 23 Million
        • Table Cat Owners by Age Bracket, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Cat Ownership Declined in the Under-40 Age Group
        • Table Cat Owners by Age Bracket, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
      • Gen Z More Likely Than Millennials to Own More Than One Cat
        • Table Share of Cat Owners in Each Age Bracket by Number of Cats in Household, 2018
      • Young Cats More Likely to Be Part of Gen Z and Millennial Households
        • Table Age of Cats Owned by Age Bracket of Cat Owner, 2016-2018 (percent)
      • Under-40 Owners Display Less Interest in Having Their Cats Spayed or Neutered
      • Cats Belonging to 18- to 39-Year-Olds Are More Likely to Be Inside Cats
      • Under-40 Cat Owners Far More Likely to Sense Anti-Feline Attitudes in Pet Industry
        • Table Cat Owners' Perceptions of Pet Industry Discrimination Against Cats by Age Bracket, 2019 (percent)
      • Key Demographic Differences Between Millennial Cat Owners and Non-Cat Owners
        • Table Key Demographic Differences Between 25- to 39-Year-Old Cat Owners and Non-Dog Owners, 2018 (percent)
    • Millennials and Gen Z Pet Owners: Other Pets
      • Overview
      • 18- to 39-Year-Olds Make Up Nearly Half of Owners of Pets Other Than Cats or Dogs
        • Table Adults Owning Other Pets by Age Bracket, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Pets Such as Fish and Birds Are Most Popular Among Gen Z and Millennials
        • Table Ownership of Fish, Birds, Reptiles and Rabbits or Hamsters by Age Bracket of Owner and Type of Pet, 2018 (percent)
        • Table Share of Owners of Fish, Birds, Reptiles, and Rabbits or Hamsters by Age Bracket of Owner and Type of Pet, 2018
        • Table Adult Owners of "Other" Pets by Age Bracket of Owner, 2018 (in thousands and percent)
      • Ownership of Other Pets Declined Less for 18- to 39-Year-Olds Than for Gen X
        • Table Change in Number of Owners of Birds, Fish, Reptiles or Rabbits or Hamsters by Age Bracket of Owner, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
      • Gen Z and Millennial Reptile Ownership Increased in Past Decade
        • Table Change in Number of 18- to 39-Year-Old Owners of Birds, Fish, Reptiles, or Rabbits or Hamsters, 2008-2018 (in thousands)
      • Millennial Owners of Other Pets Are More Likely to Be Married or Have Children
        • Table Key Demographic Differences Between 25- to 39-Year-Old Owners and Non-Owners of Fish, Birds, Reptiles, or Rabbits or Hamsters, 2018 (percent)