Cat acquisition and ownership patterns during the pandemic U.S. 2020

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M. Shahbandeh,
Jan 12, 2024
During the coronavirus pandemic, approximately 14 percent of cat owners reported acquiring a pet through pet shelters, welfare, or rescue organizations in the United States. Around six percent reported becoming a first-time pet owner during the survey carried out in November and December of 2020.

Pet acquisition and ownership patterns among cat owners during the coronavirus pandemic in the United States in 2020

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Release date

January 2021

Region

United States

Survey time period

November to December, 2020

Number of respondents

1,000 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

U.S. adult pet owners

Method of interview

Online survey

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