The Dog House
The National Association of Realtors just released a report on the impact of pets on their owner's decisions to buy, sell, or renovate a home.
The data was very revealing. Pets are a significant part of our lives.
I know my Golden Retriever, Zoe, is definitely a significant part of mine. Sometimes I think my life revolves around her. Other times, I know it does.
Here are some key statistics from the report:
61% of U.S. households either have a pet or plan to get one in the future
99% of pet owners said they consider their animal part of the family
67% of Realtors say animals have a moderate to major effect on selling a home
52% indicated that they had completed a home renovation project specifically to accommodate their animal
31% of animal owners often or very often refuse to put in an offer on a home because the home is not ideal for their animal
95% of animal owners believe it is important that a housing community allows animals
81% of U.S. households say that animal-related considerations will play a role in deciding on their next living situation
52% of those surveyed undertook home renovations to accommodate their animal
12% of consumers have moved to accommodate their animal
Breakdown of pet ownership:
83% own a dog,
43% own a cat
9% own a bird, reptile, amphibian, arthropod, small mammal, or miniature horse
8% own a fish
5% own a farm animal
My dog Zoe
Read the full report here: