This statistic shows the results of a survey among American adults who have previously owned a cat or a dog (but not within the past 12 months) on whether they would consider getting a cat or a dog for a household pet again. ** percent of previous dog owners and ** percent of previous cat owners stated they definitely would consider getting a dog or cat again.
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American Humane Association. (December 31, 2012). Previous pet owners: Would you consider having another cat or dog as a household pet again? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/250812/previous-pet-owners-considering-having-another-pet-again/
American Humane Association. "Previous pet owners: Would you consider having another cat or dog as a household pet again?." Chart. December 31, 2012. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/250812/previous-pet-owners-considering-having-another-pet-again/
American Humane Association. (2012). Previous pet owners: Would you consider having another cat or dog as a household pet again?. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 01, 2026. /statistics/250812/previous-pet-owners-considering-having-another-pet-again/
American Humane Association. "Previous Pet Owners: Would You Consider Having Another Cat or Dog as a Household Pet Again?." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 31 Dec 2012, /statistics/250812/previous-pet-owners-considering-having-another-pet-again/
American Humane Association, Previous pet owners: Would you consider having another cat or dog as a household pet again? ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/250812/previous-pet-owners-considering-having-another-pet-again/ (last visited August 01, 2026)
Previous pet owners: Would you consider having another cat or dog as a household pet again? [Graph], American Humane Association, December 31, 2012. [Online]. Available: /statistics/250812/previous-pet-owners-considering-having-another-pet-again/
