Amazing Pets
Animals are amazing creatures. Many people have animals as pets. The most popular pet animals are cats, dogs, and birds. 85 million or 67% of American households have pets. (All data taken from spots.com.)
Check out this chirpy parrot!
Variety is the Spice of Life
Pets come in all sizes, from very small animals like mice and hamsters, to very large animals such as large dog breeds and even horses.
If you choose a larger animal for a pet, make sure it has enough room to get proper exercise! Healthy animals live longer, happier lives!
Always get your pets fixed to prevent problems with stray populations!
Just how many pets are out there? Millions! Here's a table that shows pet ownership by household. Some households have more than one pet type.
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| Pet | Households with Pet (Millions) |
|---|---|
| Dogs | 63.4 |
| Cats | 42.7 |
| Birds | 5.7 |
| Other | 24.6 |
| Total* | 84.9 |