Rover Releases True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report for 2025
SEATTLE, March 18, 2025 – Rover is the world’s largest pet care marketplace online. Rover released its sixth True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report. The report gives clear insights into pet care costs for those who own or want pets. It shows that inflation and new tariffs push prices higher. Dog and cat owners will soon pay more.
Rising Costs for Pet Owners
The report finds that pet parents will spend more in 2025. Dog owners may pay about 7% more. Cat owners may pay up to 10% more. A dog living around 10 years costs near $34,550. A cat living about 16 years costs near $32,170. Breed, size, health, and lifespan all shape these costs.
Prices for pet services and products also rise. Veterinary care is expected to climb by 11%. Cleaning supplies may cost 183% more. Grooming essentials may rise by 20%. Treats and chews may cost 85% more. The report shows that 28% of pet parents worry about paying for their pet’s needs. Half of the parents fear that tariffs will push prices even higher.
Changes in Adoption Costs
The cost to adopt a pet has dropped since last year. In 2025, a dog costs between $1,150 and $4,420 to adopt. A cat costs between $750 and $2,715. Adoption fees for dogs dropped by 19%. Adoption fees for cats dropped by 16%. This drop may link to fewer new adoptions.
Dr. Rebecca Greenstein leads the pet panel on Rover. She owns Kleinburg Veterinary Hospital. She said pet lovers commit even with high costs. A healthy pet can live over a decade. Their care and love go beyond money. Greenstein said pet owners should set a budget, build a savings plan, and focus on preventive care.
Key Insights from the Report
The True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report comes from a survey of 1,000 pet parents in the United States. The report shows several trends:
- Pet Ownership Trends: In 2024, 20% of pet parents got a new dog or cat. Another 33% think of getting a pet in the next year.
- Budgeting Concerns: Many pet parents (69%) say pet food and treats take most of their budget. One in three even cuts back on other costs.
- Long-term Financial Planning: About 21% of pet parents have added pets to legal plans like wills. Another 40% plan to do so soon.
- Location-Based Costs: Pet care costs change by location. Some cities cost much more for pet care than others.
Most and Least Affordable Cities
Rover’s report lists the top ten most affordable cities for pet parents. They include Parsons, Kansas; Lawton, Oklahoma; and Anniston, Alabama. In contrast, cities like Manhattan, New York and San Francisco, California, come in as the least affordable for pet care.
For full details on which cities are most or least affordable, pet parents can visit Rover’s official report.
Conclusion
Pet ownership grows each day. Knowing the cost of pet care helps owners plan better. The True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report is a useful guide. It helps pet parents deal with rising expenses in a changing economy.
For more on the report and extra resources, visit Rover's website.
Contact:
Kristin Sandberg
Email: pr@rover.com
Phone: 360-510-6365
(Note: Rover developed the True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report in March 2025. Additional sources include pet care agencies and economic research reviews.)
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