This statistic shows the results of a survey among American adults who do not own or have never owned a pet during their adult life. They were asked about the types of pets owned by their family when they were growing up. 29 percent of adults who do not own a pet stated their family owned a dog when they were growing up.
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This statistic shows the results of a survey among American adults who do not own or have never owned a pet during their adult life. They were asked about the types of pets owned by their family when they were growing up. 29 percent of adults who do not own a pet stated their family owned a dog when they were growing up.
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| Time span | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| No pets | 38% |
| Dogs | 29% |
| Both cats & dogs | 17% |
| Other Pets | 13% |
| Cats | 3% |
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