NUMBER OF U.S. HOUSEHOLDS THAT OWN A PET, BY TYPE OF ANIMAL

(millions)

Pet Number
Bird 5.7
Cat 38.9
Dog 46.3
Equine 2.4
Freshwater fish 11.9
Saltwater Fish 0.7
Reptile 4.6
Small animal 5.0

Source: American Pet Products Association's 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey.