Time period since a cat or dog was living in American households 2012
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This statistic shows the results of a survey among American cat owners and dog owners who did not own a pet at the time of the survey. They were asked how long it had been since a cat or dog was living in their household. 26 percent of the dog owners and 29 percent of the cat owners said it had been 1 to 2 years since a dog or a cat had been living in their home.
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| Time span | Dog owners | Cat owners |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 years | 26% | 29% |
| 3-5 years | 31% | 29% |
| >5 years | 43% | 42% |
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