There are more than 76 million dogs in the U.S. More than 58 million cats live in America.

Dogs are the most popular household pet in America. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), it is estimated that there are over 76 million pet dogs in the country that are cared for by 48 million households. This means each household has an average of 1.5 dogs between them.

Cats are a close second to dogs. According to the AVMA, there are about 31 million households in America with cats, with over 58 million total felines between them all.

10 Most Common Pets in the U.S.
1. Dogs
2. Cats
3. Fish
4. Birds
5. Reptiles
6. Rabbits
7. Poultry
8. Hamsters
9. Guinea pigs
10. Ferrets

Source: avma.org/resources…