This statistic shows the results of a survey among American adults who have never owned a pet on whether they would consider getting a dog for a household pet. The respondents are sorted by marital status. 23 percent of married Americans who have never owned a dog before stated they would definitely or probably consider getting a dog in the future.
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American Humane Association. (December 31, 2012). How likely are you to consider having a dog as a household pet? (by marital status) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/250816/likeliness-of-owning-a-dog-in-the-future-by-marital-status/
American Humane Association. "How likely are you to consider having a dog as a household pet? (by marital status)." Chart. December 31, 2012. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 03, 2026. /statistics/250816/likeliness-of-owning-a-dog-in-the-future-by-marital-status/
American Humane Association. (2012). How likely are you to consider having a dog as a household pet? (by marital status). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 03, 2026. /statistics/250816/likeliness-of-owning-a-dog-in-the-future-by-marital-status/
American Humane Association. "How Likely Are You to Consider Having a Dog as a Household Pet? (by Marital Status)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 31 Dec 2012, /statistics/250816/likeliness-of-owning-a-dog-in-the-future-by-marital-status/
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How likely are you to consider having a dog as a household pet? (by marital status) [Graph], American Humane Association, December 31, 2012. [Online]. Available: /statistics/250816/likeliness-of-owning-a-dog-in-the-future-by-marital-status/
