ECONOMIC IMPACT
Rhode Island Pet Sector
Rhode Island is just one part of the American pet sector that supports 2.78 million jobs nationwide. The U.S. pet sector contributes $260.5 billion directly and indirectly to America’s economy and $174 billion in annual gross domestic product. The care and companionship of pets is integral to not only the emotional and physical well-being of people, but also to the strength and stability of our economy.

Pet-Related Purchases Boost Revenue in Rhode Island
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spent by Rhode Island pet owners on pets in 2024
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annual transactions in Rhode Island with multiplier effects

Pet-Related Business Directly Impacts Rhode Island Employment
jobs in pet-related goods and service industries
jobs linked directly or indirectly to pet support sector
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U.S. earnings from pet-industry jobs

Rhode Island’s 0.44M Households each have 1.7 pets on Average
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jobs in pet-related goods and service industries
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jobs linked directly or indirectly to pet support sector
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U.S. earnings from pet-industry jobs

Rhode Islanders Generated $49M in Pet-Related Tax Revenue
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jobs in pet-related goods and service industries
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jobs linked directly or indirectly to pet support sector
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U.S. earnings from pet-industry jobs
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The American Pet sector supports 2.78 million jobs nationwide and contributes $260.5 billion directly and indirectly to America’s economy and $174 billion in annual gross domestic product.
Economic Impact Data sourced from: Knudson B, Miller S. The Economics of the US Pet Food and Pet Supply Industry. Product Center and Center for Economic Analysis, Michigan State University, March 2024.
Pet ownership data sourced from: APPA State of the Industry: 2025 Strategic Insights from the National Pet Owner Survey.