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. Two reports so far: the economics of the industry itself, and what pet owners actually pay.
The Economics of American Pet Care
How many U.S. pet-care businesses there are, what the jobs pay, and how fast the sector is growing — the latest Census (2023) and BLS (2025) data, mapped by state.
25,551 businesses · 175,116 jobs · +50.6% since 2018
Updated Jul 2026 · 8 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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