Pets

Cat statistics: shocking facts about felines and their owners

Cats are interesting animals to have as a pet due to their incredible abilities and unique personalities. Along with their canine counterparts, cats are one of the most popular animals that people choose to keep as pets. In addition to living in a safe home environment, these cats are being pampered more than ever. How many cats live in the world and how much do people spend on their pets today? The following statistics will help answer these questions.

In 2012, there are just over 7 billion people living in the world. Of these 7 billion people, approximately 3.75% have a cat as a pet. That means there are around 263 million house cats living in the world. Note that that number is only domestic cats. You will have to double that number to get the total population of cats living in the world, which is over 500 million cats. The additional 250 million cats represent all the feral and feral cats that live in the world.

Interestingly, 166 million of these cats live in the United States. That’s roughly 1/3 of the world’s cat population to be exact. When it comes to domestic cats, in 2010, 83 million cats lived in 37 million households in the United States.

Although owning a pet can be a huge expense, it seems that pet owners around the world will spare no expense for their furry friends. It is interesting to note that during the North American recession in 2008, pet owners opted to cut spending on themselves rather than cutting spending on their animal companions.

One of the expenses that pet owners continue to incur is the cost of specialty pet foods. Although pet food can be expensive, Americans tend to spend an average of $ 77.00 per shopping trip to purchase specialty pet foods. This expense is in addition to a lifetime expense per pet of just over $ 9,200 for food alone.

You’d think Americans spend the most on their pets, but in fact, Singapore has the highest lifetime spending on pet food, totaling nearly $ 30,000.

The spending doesn’t stop at the food. Pet owners will purchase personalized items for their animals, such as designer clothing and handmade treats. 3% of American pet owners will even take their cat on vacation.

Clearly, people all over the world can have a unique and special relationship with their pets. Don’t hesitate to adopt a feline companion if you get the chance. With over 500 million cats living in the world, there is definitely no shortage of cats that can be adopted. Take a look at your local animal shelter to find your perfect furry friend.

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