I absolutely love horses! My horse journey has been the light of my life, and I know many feel the same way about their horses. With horses being such popular pets and performance animals, I wondered: How many horses are there worldwide? I decided to find out. There are many horses in the world, ranging […]
Dogs are not just man’s best friend; they are also an integral part of many households and communities around the world. According to the American Pet Products Association, there are over 71 million dogs in the United States alone. These loyal and loving creatures come in all shapes and sizes, and each one has its […]
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 […]
Every year, over 5.8 million dogs and cats, and other household pets, are surrendered to animal shelters. Sadly, just over 4.2 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 […]
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, 62% of British adults own 36.5 million pets. The UK Pet Food (formerly known as […]
In 2026, pet ownership remains a cornerstone of American life, as per APPA’s Industry Report, 95 million U.S. households own a pet, accounting for 71.6% 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 pet […]
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 […]
The ocean’s vastness, life, and mysteries all inspire. So why is ocean pollution such an issue? Laziness? Wastefulness? Greediness? Yes, yes, and yes. Plastic in our oceans has created havoc on marine life and its environment. Ocean pollution affects everything on the planet, including human beings. Every year, billions of pounds of trash and other […]