07/20/2026
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Here's a statistic that's getting people talking about pets 👀
According to a Harris Poll of more than 2,000 U.S. adults, 40% of respondents said they would choose having pets over having children if they had to choose. Among Gen Z and millennials, more than half said they have considered building a life centered around pets instead of children.
The survey also found that many pet owners are making financial and lifestyle sacrifices for their animals, with younger generations especially likely to spend more on pet care, skip personal expenses or even turn down social plans to prioritize time with their pets.