By Laureen Young
- 66% of U.S. households (86.9 million homes) own a pet
- Essential dog expenses cost American pet owners an average of $1,533 annually
- The No. 1 dog breed in the state of Florida is the Labrador Retriever
- 24.2% of Florida households have at least 1 cat
Pampered Pups
- A survey of 10,000 dog owners found that Florida tops the list of states with the most spoiled dogs:
- 42.5% have brought their dog on vacation
- 69% have prepared homemade dog food or treats
- 43.5% have pushed their dog in a stroller
Humane Society of North Central Florida
- 4,783 Spay/Neuter Surgeries performed in 2022
- 2,349 pets found forever homes in 2022
Alachua County Animal Resources
- 67 Dogs and 51 Cats were adopted in February of 2024
- 31 Dogs and 2 Cats were returned to owners or guardians in February of 2024
