Pet-care industry research & statistics
Original, sourced research on the business of pet care in the United States. We build these reports from authoritative open data — the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and published industry figures — then merge, project and map it so owners, operators and journalists can see the numbers behind the industry.
Every figure carries its source and the date it applies to, and each report is refreshed as new data releases. Three reports so far: the economics of the industry itself, what pet owners actually pay, and the dog boarding and pet lodging market.
The Economics of American Pet Care
Interactive choropleth of all 50 states and D.C.: pet-care businesses, jobs, wages and growth. Hover a state for its rank, or sort the full data table.
25,551 businesses · 175,116 jobs · +50.6% since 2018
Updated Jul 2026 · 8 min read
The US Dog Boarding and Pet Lodging Market
US dog boarding and pet lodging by the numbers: market size, facility counts, nightly rates, payroll and seasonality, every figure sourced and dated.
$5.28B US segment · 28,121 employer sites · Feb to Jul +6.6%
Updated Sep 2026 · 11 min read
How Much Does Pet Care Cost in 2026?
What Americans pay for pet care in 2026: national and metro price ranges for dog grooming, boarding, doggy daycare, dog walking and pet sitting — every figure sourced, with market context and tipping norms.
Grooming $40–$90 · Boarding ~$40/night · Daycare ~$40/day
Updated Jul 2026 · 14 min read
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