Who Let The Dogs Out: These Curious Pets Facts Are Leaving a Paw Print in Our Hearts

Cats and dogs are likely the most popular pets in the United States, but it appears that birds are the preference for many. This stat claims that Americans own more than 60 million pet birds. That’s a rather curious fact because you would think birds are not as affectionate as dogs and cats, right?

May estimates place the real total at a lower amount of around 16 million, but that’s still a lot of birds. Regardless of what the true number is, parakeets, cockatiels, and finches remain some of the most popular options for those in search of a winged companion.