Among members, the average number of dogs in dog households is 1.3, and the average number of cats in cat households is 1.8. Few pet households have animals other than cats or dogs. New samples are drawn every three years. These pages summarize major findings from the second survey completed by the 2000-2002 Panel, initially sampled in the fall of 1999. This survey was initially mailed in November 1999, and returns were accepted through January 2000.
Results are subject to sampling and other errors.
Small differences should be interpreted cautiously. Included is a data appendix that presents the percentage responses to each survey question separately for members, elders, pastors, and specialized clergy.