Rover Releases True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report for 2025
Seattle, WA – March 18, 2025 – Rover is the world’s largest online pet care marketplace. Rover today released its sixth annual True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report. The report gives clear insights. It shows that pet costs now rise.
Rising Costs for Pet Parents
The report says dog owners face a 7% cost rise in 2025. Cat owners may see a 10% jump. A 10-year-old dog may cost about $34,550 over its life. A 16-year-old cat may cost around $32,170. Factors like breed, size, health, and lifespan matter.
Inflation pushes prices higher. New tariffs add pressure too. Veterinary fees may climb by 11%. Pet cleaning supplies jump by 183%. Grooming supplies go up by 20%. Treats and chews cost 85% more than before. More than 28% of pet owners worry over these rising prices.
Adoption Costs Decrease
Adoption costs become lower while other costs rise. In 2025, adopting a pet is cheaper than in 2024. The cost to adopt a dog now ranges from $1,150 to $4,420. The cost for a cat ranges from $750 to $2,715. Many shelters include vaccines and spay or neuter services with adoption. The extra services lower overall costs. Adoption prices dropped by 19% for dogs and 16% for cats.
Pet Parenthood Financial Concerns
Dr. Rebecca Greenstein is Rover’s Pet People Panelist. She also owns the Kleinburg Veterinary Hospital. She said, “I speak with pet parents every day. They all share concerns about rising costs. Their love for their pets remains strong, though. They know that careful budgeting and preventive care help ease these costs.”
A survey of 1,000 U.S. pet owners found:
• 48% worry about the lifelong costs of their pets.
• 52% fear that new tariffs will add to the expenses.
• 31% see pet product prices rising faster than other goods.
Budgeting Strategies for Pet Care
Many pet owners plan their budgets carefully. Sixty-nine percent focus much of their money on pet food and treats. Thirty-three percent have cut spending on groceries or entertainment. Twenty-five percent switch to less expensive pet food or services. Even so, 34% say that pet care is one of the last expenses they would reduce. Sixty-eight percent prefer to choose quality items that they also value for themselves or their families.
Planning for the Future
Many are planning ahead for pet emergencies. Twenty-one percent now include their pets in estate plans. Another 40% are thinking about doing the same soon. Additionally, 44% would welcome more tax benefits for pet ownership, such as credits or deductions.
City-Specific Cost Variations
Pet care expenses also change by location. Some cities are more affordable than others. For example, Parsons, KS, and Lawton, OK, are easier on the budget. In contrast, Manhattan, NY, and San Francisco, CA, are among the most expensive. These differences greatly shape how pet owners plan their finances.
Conclusion
Rover’s True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report serves as a vital guide. It helps pet owners understand and manage financial challenges. For full details—including lists of the most and least expensive cities for pet care—visit Rover’s website.
For more information about Rover and its services, please visit www.rover.com.
Contact:
Kristin Sandberg
pr@rover.com
360-510-6365
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