General Home Buyers and Sellers Information

Pet Statistics
There are 65 million pet dogs in the U.S.; 77.6 million cats
39% of households own at least one dog; 34% own at least one cat
23% own 2 dogs; 49% of cat owners own 2 or more cats
Dog owners spent an average of $263 on vet care; $113 for cats
18% of dogs were adopted from a shelter; 16% of cats
72% of dogs were spayed or neutered; 84% of cats

Source: Pet statistics, (Humane Society of the United States, 2004).

Useful Websites
Dog laws by state, (Animal Legal & Historical Center).
Mandatory pet rules for Housing Programs, (HUD).
Michigan State University College of Law: Animal Legal & Historical Web Center, (Animal Legal & Historical Center). - Articles pertaining to animal laws
Pets and Disaster: Be Prepared, (American Red Cross).
Pets in Properties that Serve the Elderly or Handicapped, (HUD).
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, (ASPCA.org).
Neighbors and Pets, (Real-Estate Lawyers.com). - Real estate/Pet articles