Approximately 86.9 million families in the United States own a Pet, and over 65 percent of pet owners in America have a dog in their household. The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) reports that Pet Industry Expenditures were at an all-time high in 2024. There was $150.6 billion cumulative spending on Pet Food, Veterinary Care, Grooming, Pet Supplies, and over-the-counter Animal Medications. New Jersey is rated the third best Pet-Friendly State in America because of it's high volume of hotels and restaurants which are welcoming to the furry friends of pet owners. While New Jersey is a great state to visit if you are a pet owner, there are some animals that are prohibited from being owned as pets in The Garden State: