Rover Releases True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report for 2025
Seattle, WA – March 18, 2025 – Rover, the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, has published its sixth edition of the True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report. Rover shows clear links between cost data and pet care. The report links each fact closely to its topic. It gives pet parents a clear look at the costs in 2025. ## Increasing Costs for Pet Parents
The report links each cost change directly to pet care. Dog owners face a 7% rise in care costs this year. Cat owners face a 10% jump. A 10-year-old dog’s lifetime care links to an estimate of $34,550. A 16-year-old cat’s care links to around $32,170. Costs shift based on breed, size, health, and lifespan. Cats, which live longer than dogs, reveal a different link.
Inflation and new tariffs add a strong link to rising costs. Veterinary fees are set for an 11% climb. Pet cleaning supplies link to a 183% increase. Grooming supplies see a 20% rise. Treats and chews link to an 85% jump. In this period, 28% of pet owners worry about buying essential items. Also, 52% worry that tariffs will lift overall pet expenses.
Adoption Costs Decline
New pet homes now start at lower costs than last year. In 2025, adopting a dog costs between $1,150 and $4,420. Adopting a cat costs between $750 and $2,715. Dog adoptions drop by 19%. Cat adoptions drop by 16%. Adoption often links to needed vaccinations and spaying or neutering. Shelters become a friendlier cost choice for pet parents.
Insights from Pet Experts
Dr. Rebecca Greenstein, a Rover Pet People Panelist and owner of Kleinburg Veterinary Hospital, draws a strong link between concerns and love. She states, “Pet parents link growing cost worries with a deep love for their pets. Although lifetime expenses can seem heavy, the rewards of warm companionship are clear. Staying financially ready with smart budgeting and care helps ease these costs.”
Key Findings from the Report
The True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report links data from 1,000 pet parents across the United States. It shows these simple trends:
- Pet Addition Trends: About 20% link to bringing a new pet home in 2024. Meanwhile, 33% plan to add a pet in the next year.
- Budgeting Concerns: Roughly 48% link their worry to lifetime pet care costs. Half of the respondents (52%) link tariff fears to higher expenses.
- Spending Priorities: A clear 69% link most of their budget to pet food and treats. About 33% link budget cuts in other areas with pet care needs.
- Lifestyle Adjustments: One in four (25%) link lifestyle changes to keep pet care affordable, such as choosing cheaper food and services.
Preparing for Future Uncertainties
Pet owners link rising challenges to future plans. About 21% plan to include their pets in legal documents. Also, 44% link their wishes to see more tax benefits—like write-offs and credits for pet costs.
Regional Cost Variations
The report links costs to geographic differences. Cities like Parsons, KS; Lawton, OK; and Anniston, AL show the most affordable links. Manhattan, NY; San Francisco, CA; and Greenwich, CT link to the highest pet care costs.
Rover’s True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report links clear facts to help pet parents. The report urges them to stay informed and act smartly. The full report, with links to the most and least expensive cities, is on the Rover website.
For more information, visit Rover’s website or access the full report here.
Contact Information
Kristin Sandberg
pr@rover.com
360-510-6365
This article is based on findings released by Rover on March 18, 2025. All statistics come directly from the report and related surveys conducted in February 2025.
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