Short Poll On Americans And Their Companion Animals
60% of Americans own a companion animal, with 44% owning a dog and 29% a cat.
Respondents were more likely to describe themselves as a “dog person” as opposed to a “cat person” even if they own both.
Most companion animal owners have given companion animals as Christmas presents.
COMPANION ANIMALSGallup, Inc. (2006, December 21). Americans and Their Pets. Retrieved from https://news.gallup.com/poll/25969/americans-their-pets.aspx
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