Top 15 Cat Stats Owners Should Know

Top 15 Cat Stats Owners Should Know

It’s believed that roughly 73 million cats in the US are feral or unowned.

42.7 million US households have at least one cat.

Domesticated cats first came to America in the 1600s.

43% of owners got their cat from a shelter or rescue.

The District of Columbia has the lowest rate of cat ownership at 16.4%.

A cat can have as many as 12 kittens in a litter.

The average monthly cat insurance ranges between $10 and $40.

Only 1%–5% of owners find their lost cats in animal shelters.

Maine Coon cats can weigh up to 25 lbs.

8% of the people who give up their cats do so due to allergies.

The average lifespan of an indoor cat is 15 years.

The oldest cat lived for 38 years and 3 days.

Cats can jump 5–6 times their height.

89% of cat owners who sleep with their pets are satisfied with their sleep.

89% of cat owners who sleep with their pets are satisfied with their sleep.

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