11/04/2023
Facts for National Pet Day:
1. There are 85 million dogs in America, and over 60 million cats. That's not even including strays.
2. 40% of us are "dog people," and 20% are "cat people."
3. More than half of pet owners let their pets sleep with them. 60% said yes, at least sometimes.
4. 58% of us think walking a cat on a leash is fine. Only 6% "strongly disapprove" of it.
5. 56% of pet owners have bought their pet a birthday or Christmas present before. 38% have thrown a party or "birthday celebration" for a pet. And 24% have dressed them up in a costume for a special occasion.