Parents and married people less likely to say their pets are as much a part of their family as a human member | Pew Research Center

July 7, 2023

About half of U.S. pet owners say their pets are as much a part of their family as a human member

Parents and married people less likely to say their pets are as much a part of their family as a human member

Parents and married people less likely to say their pets are as much a part of their family as a human member

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About half of U.S. pet owners say their pets are as much a part of their family as a human member
Most pet owners see their pets as part of their family, and many say they’re on the same level as humans
Parents and married people less likely to say their pets are as much a part of their family as a human member
Large racial and ethnic differences in who owns a pet
Americans are more likely to own dogs than cats
About half of the public says society puts the right amount of emphasis on pets’ well-being