The average cost of a dog over it's lifetime is estimated at about £20,000 (USD33,152).People
most commonly get pets for companionship, to protect a home or property, or because of the
beauty of the animals.The most common reasons for not owning a pet are lack of time, lack of
suitable housing, and lack of ability to care for the pet when traveling.
United States
According to the 2007-2008 Pet Owners survey:
Animal | Number of U.S. households that own a pet (millions) | Total number of pets owned in the U.S. (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Bird | 6.0 | 15.0 |
| Cat | 38.2 | 93.6 |
| Dog | 45.6 | 77.5 |
| Equine | 3.9 | 13.3 |
| Freshwater fish | 13.3 | 171.7 |
| Saltwater fish | 0.7 | 11.2 |
| Reptile | 4.7 | 13.6 |
| Small pets | 5.3 | 15.9 |
Canada
In Canada the latest survey done by Colin Siren of Ipsos Reid it is estimated that there are 7.9 million cats and 5.9 million dogs in Canada. The survey also shows that 35% of Canadian households have a dog, while 38% have a cat, which is consistent with other surveys conducted around the world.
United Kingdom
A 2007 survey by the university of bristol found that 26% of UK households owned cats and 31% owned dogs, estimating total domestic populations of approximately 10.3 million cats and 10.5 million dogs in 2006.[8] 47.2% of households with a cat had at least one person educated to degree level, compared with 38.4% of homes with dogs
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