How much did Americans spend on their pets in 2024?
Answer$158 billion
Spending is projected to reach $165 billion in 2026.
Source: American Pet Products Association (APPA), industry trends and stats (2024) americanpetproducts.org
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Pet facts & stats
5 sourced facts about pets, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
The basics
Which breed was the most popular dog in America in 2025 by AKC registrations?
AnswerFrench Bulldog
It topped the list for the fourth year in a row. The Labrador Retriever had held No. 1 for 31 years before that.
Source: American Kennel Club, Most Popular Dog Breeds (2025) akc.org
Going deeper
Which category took the biggest share of U.S. pet spending in 2024?
AnswerFood and treats, $68.3 billion
Vet care came second at $41.0 billion, then supplies, live animals and OTC medicine at $34.4 billion.
Source: American Pet Products Association (APPA), industry trends and stats (2024) americanpetproducts.org
Expert level
In 2025, did more dogs or more cats enter U.S. shelters and rescues?
AnswerSlightly more cats: 3 million vs. 2.8 million dogs
Cats also led adoptions, with about 2.2 million adopted compared with about 2 million dogs.
Source: ASPCA, U.S. Animal Shelter Statistics (2025) aspca.org
What was the euthanasia rate for dogs and cats in U.S. shelters in 2025?
Answer8% (about 597,000 animals)
The rate has fallen from 10% in 2019, with euthanasia down nearly 7% for dogs and 2% for cats from 2024.
Source: ASPCA, U.S. Animal Shelter Statistics (2025) aspca.org
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