There are approximately 86.4 million pet cats in the United States, approximately 78.2 million pet dogs in the United States, and 5.3 million house rabbits.
The two most popular pets in most Western countries have been cats and dogs. In the United States, a 2007–2008 survey showed that dog-owning households outnumbered those owning cats, but that the total number of pet cats was higher than that of dogs. The same was true for 2011.
In 2013, pets outnumbered children four to one in the United States.
Guinea pigs
Pet Labrador, being petted
Most popular pets in the U.S (millions)
PetGlobal populationU.S. populationU.S. inhabited householdsU.S. average per inhabited household
Cat20293.638.22.45
Dog17177.545.61.70
FishN/A171.713.312.86
Small mammalsN/A15.95.33.00
BirdsN/A15.06.02.50
Reptiles & amphibiansN/A13.64.72.89
EquineN/A13.33.93.41