Attitudes Toward Pets in the United States by Age 2024

A significant portion of respondents expressed a fondness for pets, with 50.28% of males and 54.48% of females indicating they like all pets. Younger age groups, particularly those aged 25 to 34, showed the highest enthusiasm, with 56.63% stating they like all pets. In contrast, only 2.43% of males and 5.56% of females reported a dislike for pets, with the percentage remaining low across all age groups. Interestingly, attitudes of indifference were more prominent among older demographics, particularly those aged 45 to 54. Discover additional trends such as the rate of popular pets in the United States, popular dog food brands, cat food brands, and the most used pet services by owners in the country.