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As of August 12, 2011, there are approximately 78.2 million kept as pets in the United States.

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How many species of lizards are kept as pets?

There are numerous species of lizards kept as pets, including bearded dragons, leopard geckos, crested geckos, blue-tongued skinks, and iguanas. Specific estimates of the total number of lizard species kept as pets may vary, but popular species generally fall within these categories.


Pets need us more. what do you think?

I think yes. Whenever I read the newspaper (okay, I admit, I read the newspaper xD) There are advertisements on how many stray dogs and cats and pets there are in the SPCA. They definietly need our help. I also think that its totally worth it to get pets from SPCA, because youll make a friend, and the SPCA will be helping you all the way.


What are the 50 most popular pets in the US?

well i know that one is dog cuz some dogs make you look hard The most popular pets in the U.S. are cats, followed closely by dogs, birds, fish, hamsters, gerbils, guinia pigs, horses. The entire list would be hard to find. well i would say dogs then the rest but i would put cats and horses at the bottom


Why are pets useful?

welll....there are many reasons really... some people need pets,like.... === === blind people-dogs (help them to be guided) us-mice (they try medicine out on them and soon saves many poeples lives) us-cats (helps keep mice away) ect... hope this helps =]


Are dogs most famous pets?

they are so friendly and small and fluffy but not all dogs are small like boxers,Golden retrievers, and huskies Dogs are so popular because they are helpful, strong, fun, friendly and playful. Answer Some people have them for protection while most just want a loyal and loving pet. They say pet owners are more calm because of their pets and will live longer lives and it seems to prove true. Unlike humans, pets love a person no matter how they look and often dogs are very useful for the blind, can tell when a person is going into a seizure and help them. They are also used to sniff out drugs, they are used in science to sniff out cancer in humans, help the police track down criminals, herd cattle and sheep, etc. Dogs have been used for working dogs for centuries and now many of us have them simply as loving pets. That old saying, 'The more I get to know people, the more I love my pets!' It great to come home to a pet that is happy to see you and just be content being near you after you may have had a bad day.

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What does a dog symbolize as campaign symbol?

Nothing. They are kept as pets by some people. Dogs are not raised for food in the US.


Can platypuses be kept as pets in the US?

No. platypuses are not permitted to be kept as pets anywhere in the world.


What are common pets?

Common pets are animals that are very often kept by us humans, such as dogs, cats, birds, mice, fish rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, etc...


What pets did the Romans have?

The Romans had the basic domestic type pets the same as us. They tolerated cats and the cats tolerated them. They definitely had dogs but many of their dogs were working dogs such as guard dogs, hunting dogs, and patrol dogs. The Romans seemed to be very fond of birds as pets as there are many mentions of birds both in poetry and in prose.


How many species of lizards are kept as pets?

There are numerous species of lizards kept as pets, including bearded dragons, leopard geckos, crested geckos, blue-tongued skinks, and iguanas. Specific estimates of the total number of lizard species kept as pets may vary, but popular species generally fall within these categories.


Do rough green snakes make good pets?

No. They are illegal to be kept in US.


How many pets are in the US?

WELL IM NOT REALLY SURE ABOUT THAT BUT THERE IS ALOT MORE THAN U CAN THINK OF AND I HAVE TO SAY I SAW ALOT OF PETS FROM FROGS 2 DOGS.!!!!!! (HOPE THIS HELPED A LITTLE...)


What animal is popular in the US?

There are a lot of animals that are popular in the Unites States. The more common pets tend to be dogs and cats. Many people also have horses, goats, pigs, a variety of birds, snakes, hamsters, and guinea pigs. Other animals that cannot be kept as pets are also very popular. My daughter and a few of her friends are crazy about pandas.


How many people have a lizard as a pet?

It is estimated that around three percent of US households have a reptile as a pet. A rough estimate of 640,000 reptiles are kept as pets worldwide.


How many dogs are there in the US?

6


The four most pets in the us?

the four most common pets in the u.s. are...... 1.fish 2.dogs 3.cats 4.birds


Most common animal in US?

Recent surveys on pets indicate that there are more dog households than than cat households but that there are more multi cat house holds and therefore more cats than dogs in the United States.