| Total number of pets owned in the US | |
|---|---|
| Freshwater Fish | 95500000 |
| Cat | 85800000 |
| Dog | 77800000 |
| Bird | 14300000 |
| Saltwater Fish | 9500000 |
| Reptile | 9300000 |
| Horse | 7500000 |
Sources:
americanpetproducts.org
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| Total number of pets owned in the US | |
|---|---|
| Freshwater Fish | 95500000 |
| Cat | 85800000 |
| Dog | 77800000 |
| Bird | 14300000 |
| Saltwater Fish | 9500000 |
| Reptile | 9300000 |
| Horse | 7500000 |
The debate over the superiority of cats and dogs rages on. In terms of sheer numbers, however, neither claim the top spot as the most prolific pet in America. With almost 96 million animals owned throughout the US, freshwater fish are the most plentiful pets in the nation.