Are you crazy for cats?

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Danny Meek

 

Are you crazy for cats?

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

     * There are approximately 90 million owned cats in the United States
     * Nearly 36 percent (36%) of U.S. households (or 38.4 million) own at least one cat
     * Fifty-six percent (56%) of owners own more than one cat
     * On average, owners have two cats (2.3)
     * More female cats are owned than male cats -73 percent (73%) vs. 63 percent (63%)respectively
     * Eighteen percent (18%) of owned cats were adopted from an animal shelter
     * Cat owners spent an average of $175.00 on routine veterinary visits
     * Eighty-seven percent (87%) of owned cats are spayed or neutered

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