Got dogs?

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Danny Meek

The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) www.appma.org 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey reveals the following information:

  • There are approximately 74.8 million dogs that are owned in the United States
  • Thirty-nine percent (39%) of U.S. homeowners have at least one dog
  • Most owners (63 percent) own one dog
  • Twenty-five percent (25%) of owners own two dogs
  • Twelve percent (12%) of owners own three or more dogs
  • On average, owners have almost two dogs (1.7)
  • The proportion of male to female dogs is even
  • Ten percent of owned dogs were adopted from an animal shelter
  • On average, dog owners spent $219 on veterinary visits (vaccine, well visits) annually
  • Seventy-five percent (75%) of owned dogs are spayed or neutered

Unfortunately, it is also estimated that less than 2 out or every 10 dog owners have taken the time to provide for the future well being of their favorite pooch.
  • Who will take care of your Pet when you are unable to do so?
  • Do you have a Pet Trust or does your Will provide for your companion?
  • Should the need arise, do you have a Medical Power of Attorney for your Pet in place?

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