59% decline — Shelter euthanasia for cats dropped 59% from 2016 to 2024, declining from over 400,000 to 188,000 annually

25% → 32.1%

Cat household ownership rate increased from 25% (2016) to 26% (2020) to 29% (2022) to 32.1% (2024)

American Veterinary Medical Association (2025)

35% by 2030

APPA projects cat household ownership will climb to 35% by 2030, outpacing recent dog ownership growth

American Pet Products Association (2024)

38%

Young male cat ownership surged: 38% of Gen Z and 46% of Millennial cat owners are men, up 17.8% and 23.9% respectively from 2023

American Pet Products Association (2025)

43.5% → 47.6%

Cat acquisitions rose from 43.5% of recent pet acquisitions in 2023 to 47.6% in 2025, while dog acquisitions declined from 57.3% to 54.5%

American Veterinary Medical Association (2025)