Rover Releases True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report for 2025
SEATTLE, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Rover is the largest online pet care marketplace. Today, Rover shows its new True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report. The report helps current and future pet parents know the money they need in the coming year. The report rests on real data from pet owners in the United States.
Increasing Costs for Pet Care
The report tells pet parents that expenses will rise in 2025. Dog owners may face a 7% cost bump. Cat owners may see a 10% increase. A 10-year-old dog may cost around $34,550. A 16-year-old cat may cost about $32,170. These numbers show that caring for a pet is a long-term money task.
Impact of Inflation and Tariffs
Rover says inflation and new tariffs push pet care prices higher. Veterinary fees may go up by 11%. Cleaning supplies might see a sharp 183% jump. Grooming supplies could rise about 20%. Treats and chews may climb by 85%. Many pet owners feel the strain. Twenty-eight percent worry they cannot pay for their pet’s needs now. Half of those surveyed fear tariffs will raise these costs even more.
Adoption Costs Decrease
Adopting a pet is now cheaper than it was in 2024. In 2025, a new dog costs between $1,150 and $4,420. A new cat costs from $750 to $2,715. Reduced adoption rates and shelter adoptions lower the initial cost. Shelters often add vaccines and spay or neuter services. Adoption fees dropped by 19% for dogs and 16% for cats.
Insights from Pet Experts
Dr. Rebecca Greenstein works at Kleinburg Veterinary Hospital and sits on the Rover Pet People Panel. She sees two truths: pet care costs rise, but pet parents keep their love for their pets. “The costs may stress many, but a dog or cat can live a long life with love that costs nothing,” she said. Dr. Greenstein suggests pet parents make a clear budget or set aside savings for pet care.
Key Findings of the Report
The survey of 1,000 pet parents shows key trends:
• 20% of owners got a new pet in 2024, and 33% plan to add one soon.
• About 53% say their pet adoption fee fit their budget, while 27% say it was higher than expected.
• Forty-eight percent worry about rising long-term pet care costs due to inflation and tariffs.
• Sixty-nine percent of pet spending goes to food and treats. This makes 33% of pet parents cut back on other costs.
Planning for Pet Care
Pet parents share strategies to manage costs. Many set aside money for sudden pet care needs such as emergency visits. Thirty-four percent feel that pet insurance helps with veterinary bills.
Geographic Variability in Pet Care Costs
The report shows that pet care costs change by region. The ten most affordable cities for pet care are:
• Parsons, KS
• Lawton, OK
• Anniston, AL
• Springfield, MO
• Tupelo, MS
• Evansville, IN
• Jonesboro, AR
• McAllen, TX
• Beckley, WV
• Dayton, OH
The most expensive cities for pet care are:
• Manhattan, NY
• San Francisco, CA
• Greenwich, CT
• Seattle, WA
• Honolulu, HI
• Bethesda, MD
• Anchorage, AK
• Boston, MA
• Portland, ME
• Hoboken, NJ
Conclusion
Pet care costs are on the rise. It is wise for pet parents to plan and manage their money. Rover’s True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report helps families face these challenges. The report also reminds us that the love and joy pets bring are priceless. For more details, please visit Rover’s website.
Contact:
Kristin Sandberg
pr@rover.com
360-510-6365
For more pet care tips and news, visit Rover at www.rover.com.
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