More Young Adults Choosing Dogs and Cats Over Kids: Studies
People bring out their dogs, cats, and pets to be blessed at the Washington National Cathedral in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, in Washington on Oct. 3, 2021. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images
More young adults prefer to have pets rather than start a family, according to recent surveys.
A study by Rover found that when facing the choice between children and pets, one in 10 Americans are choosing to wait to have a child and get a dog or cat instead.
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Mark Gilman is a media veteran, having written for a number of national publications and for 18 years served as radio talk show host. The Navy veteran has also been involved in handling communications for numerous political campaigns and as a spokesman for large tech and communications companies.
