In 2024, around 5.8 million animals entered shelters, and approximately 4.1 million found adoptive homes. Although euthanasia rates continue to decline, an estimated 607,000 animals were still euthanized. The numbers are startling in America. The rate at which dogs and cats are impounded is astronomical, which isn’t an exaggeration. It’s a fact. But the only […]
What would we do without our best friends… Not the humankind, the furry kind. It will be crystal clear how much we love them when you read these pet industry statistics. We spare no expense on our animals! Well, some of us do, but if our pet wants it, we’ll darn sure try to get […]
Blame it on the global pandemic or any media influence, but pet spending and the idea that pets are family members drive pet ownership to record highs. There’s a reason the pet food industry and pet insurance market are regular topics discussed on Fortune Business Insights. U.S. pet owners indulge their pets not just with […]
Anyone who’s ever spent time in the UK knows that pet owners don’t just shape pet ownership statistics but that pet-owning households share a way of life. Brits were the first to declare animals as sentient beings! At a glance, 57% or more than half of British adults own 38 million pets. The UK Pet […]
In 2025, pet ownership remains a cornerstone of American life, as per APPA’s 2025 Industry Report, 94 million U.S. households own a pet, accounting for 71% of all households. Despite a slight dip from the peak in 2020, this figure represented a significant rise from the 56% recorded in 1988, the inaugural year of tracking […]
Each year, dogs bite more than 4.5 million people in the United States. Of those, approximately 885,000 seek medical attention, and nearly 370,000 require emergency department care. Children make up a significant portion of these victims, highlighting the need for awareness and prevention. There’s no point in sugar-coating the topic; dog bites are a serious […]
Every year, over 5.8 million dogs and cats, and other household pets, are surrendered to animal shelters. Sadly, just over 4 million find a home every year, leaving an ever-increasing number of animals in the shelter population. I have been involved in animal fostering since I was a child. My bedroom was frequently used as […]
Pets are a big deal in the UK. I am a Brit and have always had pets growing up. Without question, more than the average. Growing up, all my friends had pets of some description, and my family did too. I got my first pet when I was just a toddler, a hamster – as […]
Americans keep no secrets about their best friends. According to the American Pet Product Association, pet ownership is still rising, and the battle between dog owners and cat owners is one where all parties win. Dogs are wonderful companion animals. The Labrador Retriever still rules but the German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and breeds like the […]
There are black cats, alley cats, calico cats, and scaredy cats, but no matter which kind you’re talking about, they’re mesmerizing! The way they move… the way they purr…when they “make biscuits” or brush against you, they do it with grace. Their sleek bodies and regal faces show us how miraculous they are, so let’s […]