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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.
Dog39%73.9 million
Cat3490.5 million
Freshwater fish13139 million
Bird616.6 million
Small animal 518.2 million
Reptile411 million
Source: American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.

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