Unleashing the Truth: Rover's 2025 True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report Reveals Rising Expenses and Budgeting Tips for Pet Owners

Rover Releases True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report for 2025

SEATTLE, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rover leads as the world’s largest online pet care marketplace. It released its sixth annual "True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report." This report shows current and soon-to-be pet parents the cost of taking care of a dog or cat. Rover gathered insights and data from over 1,000 pet parents across the United States.

Rising Costs for Pet Owners

In the 2025 report, costs for pet care rise fast. Dog parents face a 7% cost boost this year. Cat parents face up to a 10% jump. A ten-year-old dog costs about $34,550 in its lifetime. A 16-year-old cat costs roughly $32,170. Each cost result depends on breed, size, health, and lifespan. Cats tend to live longer than dogs.
Inflation climbs and new tariffs join in. Veterinary fees may climb 11%. Cleaning supplies jump 183%. Grooming supplies may rise 20%. Treats and chews can cost 85% more. Over 28% of pet owners worry over cost. Around 52% fear tariffs will push prices even higher.

Lower Initial Adoption Costs

The cost to adopt a pet dropped in 2025. Families pay between $1,150 and $4,420 for a dog. They pay between $750 and $2,715 for a cat. Adoption fees often include vaccines and spay/neuter care. Dog adoption fees dropped by 19%. Cat adoption fees dropped by 16%.
Dr. Rebecca Greenstein, a Rover Pet People Panelist who runs Kleinburg Veterinary Hospital, said, "People worry about high pet costs. They love their furry family members. A good budget and preventive care can make pet care feel easier."

Key Findings and Trends

• About 20% of pet parents added a new dog or cat in 2024, and 33% plan to add one next year.
• Nearly 48% of pet parents worry about rising lifetime pet costs, and 52% worry about new tariffs.
• Sixty-nine percent of pet owners focus most of their spending on pet food and treats. One in three even cuts expenses in other areas.
• Sixty-eight percent of pet parents choose quality pet products that match or exceed what they buy for themselves.

Planning for the Future

Many pet parents plan ahead for their pet’s future. Twenty-one percent include their pets in their wills and 40% plan to do so soon. Almost 44% wish for extra tax benefits for pet care.
Many pet owners set aside cash for emergencies, budget carefully, and use subscription services for pet supplies. About 33% see pet insurance as a smart choice to save money.

Regional Cost Variances

Pet care costs change with region. The report shows cities where pet care costs are lower:

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

In contrast, these cities show higher pet care costs:

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

Rover’s "True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report" guides pet parents with clear cost details and budgeting tips. For a closer look at cost trends and regional differences, visit Rover's website.

For more details or questions, please contact:
Kristin Sandberg at pr@rover.com or call 360-510-6365. To read the full report, visit Rover's website.

About Rover

Founded in 2011 and based in Seattle, Rover leads the online pet care marketplace. It joins pet owners with trusted providers for boarding, dog walking, and pet sitting.

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