Rover's 2025 True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report: Preparing for Rising Pet Care Costs and Trends

Rover Releases True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report for 2025

SEATTLE, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Rover leads pet care online. It releases the sixth annual "True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report." This report makes clear pet care costs in 2025. Pet parents face rising expenses. Each cost element stays close to its cause.

Increasing Costs for Pet Care

Rover’s report shows pet parents will spend more. Dog owners see a 7% rise in cost. Cat owners face up to 10% more spending. For a ten-year-old dog, life care costs near $34,550. A sixteen-year-old cat costs about $32,170. Each expense links to breed, size, health, and lifespan. Cats tend to live longer than dogs.

Inflation presses prices higher. Tariffs add to costs too. This year, veterinary fees jump 11%. Grooming, cleaning, and treats increase by 20% to 183%. More than one in four (28%) pet parents now worry about paying for their pet’s needs.

Adoption Costs Decline

Adoption costs now drop. For a new dog, prices range from $1,150 to $4,420. A new cat costs between $750 and $2,715. Compared to 2024, dog adoption is 19% lower. Cat adoption drops by 16%. Falling adoption rates cause lower prices. Prospective pet parents see more budget peace.

Dr. Rebecca Greenstein joins Rover's Pet People Panel. She also runs Kleinburg Veterinary Hospital. She says, "A pet can cost a lot in the long run. Yet a healthy pet lives a decade or more. The love and care give priceless joy." She adds, "Be ready for the bills. Save and budget well for your pet."

Key Findings from the Report

Rover’s report draws on a survey of 1,000 pet parents. It shows clear trends:

• Continuing Interest in Pet Adoption:
  Twenty percent adopted a new dog or cat in 2024. Thirty-three percent plan to add a pet within a year.

• Budgeting Challenges:
  Sixty-nine percent say food and treats use most of their pet budget. One in three (33%) cuts other spending to save money.

• Concerns Over Rising Costs:
  Forty-eight percent worry about long-term pet care costs. Fifty-two percent fear tariffs will add more expense.

• Legal and Tax Considerations:
  Twenty-one percent include their pet in a will for continued care. Forty-four percent seek tax benefits for pet ownership.

Geographic Cost Variations

Pet care costs vary by city. The report lists the ten most affordable cities:

1. Parsons, KS
2. Lawton, OK
3. Anniston, AL
4. Springfield, MO
5. Tupelo, MS
6. Evansville, IN
7. Jonesboro, AR
8. McAllen, TX
9. Beckley, WV
10. Dayton, OH

The report also shows the ten least affordable cities:

1. Manhattan, NY
2. San Francisco, CA
3. Greenwich, CT
4. Seattle, WA
5. Honolulu, HI
6. Bethesda, MD
7. Anchorage, AK
8. Boston, MA
9. Portland, ME
10. Hoboken, NJ

Conclusion

The "True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report" is a clear guide for pet parents. It shows what care costs in 2025. With rising expenses, planning now matters. Budgeting closely helps owners care for their pets. For full details and insights, visit Rover’s website.

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