58% — 58% of Canadian households own at least one pet, similar to the global average of 57%

39.5%

39.5% of Canadian households own at least one cat, while 38.1% own a dog

Canadian Animal Health Institute (2024)

65%

Quebec has the highest pet ownership rate in Canada at 65%, followed by Atlantic Canada at 64%

Statista (2021)

33%

Millennials make up the largest share of Canadian pet owners at 33%, with Gen Z at 25%

PetPack Journal (2024)

67%

Quebecers strongly prefer cats over dogs, with 67% of pet owners having cats compared to 48% with dogs

Dogster (2024)