5 Most Popular Pets in the US

2. Cats

Number of households: 46.5 million

Cats are owned by more than 46 million households in the US, with many of them also having dogs. They’re the most popular choice for indoor pets because everything that a cat requires can be set up inside the house, and they don’t ask for a lot of attention as well. Cats are fun to play with, and they offer great companionship to people of any age bracket.