Unleashing Insights: Rover's 2025 True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report Reveals Rising Expenses for Dog and Cat Owners

Rover Releases Comprehensive True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report for 2025

Seattle, WA – March 18, 2025 – Rover published its sixth annual True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report.
Rover is the largest online marketplace for pet care.
The report shows the cost of caring for dogs and cats.
It explains how inflation and tariffs push prices up.

Rising Costs of Pet Care

This year, dog owners see costs rise by up to 7%.
Cat owners see costs rise by as much as 10%.
A 10‐year-old dog may cost about $34,550 in its lifetime.
A 16‐year-old cat may cost around $32,170.
These costs change with breed, size, health, and life span.

Veterinary fees are set to jump by about 11%.
Pet cleaning supplies will cost 183% more.
Grooming supplies will be 20% pricier.
Treats and chews may cost 85% more than before.
Twenty-eight percent of pet parents worry about rising costs.
Fifty-two percent fear that tariffs will add extra strain.

Changing Trends in Pet Adoption

Adoption costs drop even as care costs rise.
In 2025, adopting a dog costs between $1,150 and $4,420.
Adopting a cat costs from $750 to $2,715.
Many shelters now bundle vaccines and spaying or neutering into the fee.
This bundle makes adoption the lowest-cost option.
Adoption costs fell 19% for dogs and 16% for cats from last year.

Dr. Rebecca Greenstein, a veterinarian and Rover Pet People Panelist, said,
"Be ready with a budget or savings.
Plan for regular checkups and vaccines.
These steps help make pet care more manageable."

Insights from U.S. Pet Parents

Rover surveyed 1,000 U.S. pet parents for this report.
Twenty percent adopted a new pet in 2024.
Thirty-three percent plan to add a pet in the next year.
Forty-eight percent worry about long-term pet care costs.
Thirty-one percent see pet product costs rising faster than other expenses.
Sixty-nine percent say pet food and treats make up the largest part of their budget.
One in three owners has cut spending elsewhere for their pet’s needs.

City-Specific Financial Considerations

The report notes that pet care costs vary by city.
The top ten most affordable cities for pet parents are:

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

Major cities like Manhattan, New York, and San Francisco, California, are among the most expensive.

Preparing for the Future

Pet ownership keeps growing.
Many pet owners now add their pets to their wills or financial plans.
The True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report shows the full picture of pet care costs.
It helps current and future pet parents plan their finances.
It also reminds all pet parents of the deep care they give.

For more details and the full report on the True Cost of Pet Parenthood for 2025, visit Rover’s website.

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About Rover:
Founded in 2011 and based in Seattle, Rover is the world’s top online marketplace for pet care.
It connects pet parents with trusted providers for boarding, daycare, walking, and more.

For more information or inquiries, contact:
Kristin Sandberg
Email: pr@rover.com
Phone: 360-510-6365

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