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Global and Italian pet ownership trends

Overview

Global and regional trends indicate a growing cultural shift toward pet ownership, often driven by economic factors. In the United States, data suggests a rise in “pet parenting,” with 40% of Americans preferring pets over children, a trend particularly strong among Millennials and Gen Z due to the high cost of raising children.

In Italy, economic challenges are impacting both pet ownership and animal welfare. While approximately one-third of Italians live with pets—a slight decline from previous years—dog ownership has recently seen a 4% increase. Most Italian pet owners spend between 31 and 100 euros monthly on care. To mitigate the rising cost of living, legislative proposals have been introduced in Italy to extend anti-price-gouging laws to include the donation of veterinary medicines, aiming to support low-income citizens and non-profit animal organizations.

Entities

Italia Viva · Eurispes Foundation · Aisa Federchimica · Rover · Maria Chiara Gadda

Claims

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Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Italy pet ownership trends: One in three Italians live with pets

    An Eurispes report shows one in three Italians lives with a pet in 2026, with dogs and cats being the most popular. Most owners spend between 31 and 100 euros monthly on animal care.

  2. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Pet parenting trend grows as economic factors influence lifestyle choices

    A rising trend of “pet parenting” sees many choosing animals over children due to economic and lifestyle factors, prompting legislative proposals in Italy to ease the cost of veterinary care.

Sources

corrierepl.it · fanpage.it · greenme.it · lapresse.it · lazampa.it · lopinionista.it · stranotizie.it · tech.everyeye.it · varese7press.it