While everyone loves their pets and the joy they bring into households, ManyPets explores the different ways each generation treats and views their pets.
as follows: baby boomers born in 1964 or earlier, Gen Xers born between 1965-80, and millennials born between 1981-96.- Generation X: 24% of all petsIn a survey conducted by American Pet Products Association in December 2020 and March 2021, millennials became the leading pet-owning generation, followed by baby boomers, and then Gen Xers coming in third. For baby boomers, many have grown children and owning a pet can help them feel as though they are becoming parents again.
- Generation X: Dogs: 52%, Cats: 41%, Fish: 14%, Birds: 9%, Hamsters: 4%, Rabbits: 3%, Reptiles or amphibians: 5%, Other: 5% - Baby Boomers: Dogs: 37%, Cats: 29%, Fish: 6%, Birds: 2%, Hamsters: 0%, Rabbits: 0%, Reptiles or amphibians: 1%, Other: 1% Based on an online survey conducted by TD Ameritrade between April and May 2020, one thing is for certain—each generation has a thing for dogs, with all three generations opting for canine companionship as their preference when it comes to pet ownership. Being a dog owner comes with a