Pet Ownership Pet ownership reached its highest point in 2004, with 63% of U.S. households owning a furry or scaly friend. Here’s a look at the most popular pets. | Animal | % of U.S. households owning a pet | Number of pets in U.S. |
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| Dog | 39% | 73.9 million | | Cat | 34 | 90.5 million | | Freshwater fish | 13 | 139 million | | Bird | 6 | 16.6 million | | Small animal | 5 | 18.2 million | | Reptile | 4 | 11 million |
Source: American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.
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