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And if you're going to call it that, make sure you're totally ready to feed it and walk it three times a day. Especially if it's a real dog.

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00:03

[Coop and Dino singing]

00:13

People often are asked if they're a dog person, or a cat person. [Person with a dogs head and person with a cats head]

00:17

But is it really that simple?

00:19

What about bird people?

00:20

Or fish people?

00:21

How about rodent people! [People with different animals heads in a park]

00:22

Or snake people!

00:24

Can't we all just get along?

00:26

Well…except for the snake people and the rodent people.

00:29

We should probably keep them separated... [Snake man chasing rodent man]

00:31

But the fact is, there are all kinds of different animal people...

00:34

And according to the humane society, 79.7 million U.S. Households have a pet of some kind.

00:39

In percentages, that means 65% of homes has a pet. [Household animal percentages on a map of the USA]

00:44

Here's another fact:

00:45

Of those pet owners, 63% of them consider their pets to be like a member of their family.

00:51

They put up with the hassles of pet ownership because they love their animal companions [Woman with popcorn sits beside dog]

00:54

like they love their family.

00:56

And that's saying something!

00:58

Pets poop in a box! [Cat in a litter tray]

00:59

Your mom might not love your dad as much if he started box poopin'.

01:02

But it's not all sunshine and rainbows…even if it's like…99% sunshine and rainbows. [Sun rises with a rainbow and woman rides a unicorn]

01:08

But having a pet doesn't come cheap.

01:10

Some places require a license – which is a payment to the government to show that you've

01:14

given your pet the right shots and medical treatment. [Police officer giving a pet a ticket]

01:16

And of course, pets need food, bedding, toys and other such items – all of that can start

01:21

to add up. [Stacks of money appear]

01:22

Then there's the whole veterinarian thing – because pets need a doctor too – and

01:26

that costs dog and cat owners on average about $159 per year alone. [Vet inspecting a dog]

01:31

Now for something a little sad...

01:33

most animals alive in the country right now are in need of adoption.

01:37

Another sad thing to note?

01:38

About 80% of cats here are “community cats” - that means that instead of being claimed [Group of cats on the pavement]

01:43

and owned by someone, they simply wander around neighborhoods being fed by whoever is willing to.

01:48

We sure wouldn't want that life…so why would they?

01:51

And in case you need any more proof that animals need adopting – there are over 10,000 animal [Dog with paws on a cage]

01:56

shelters in the United States, dedicated to sheltering animals while they wait for adoption.

02:01

These organizations need about 2.5 billion dollars to operate each year, while also relying

02:07

on volunteers to help out, too. [Volunteers show up for puppy adoption]

02:09

Basically what we're saying is, if you've ever wanted to care for an animal but can't

02:12

adopt one, you can always volunteer to lend a helping hand at your local animal shelter.

02:17

Though we do have one word of caution: by volunteering there, you might….die.

02:22

…of cuteness overload!!! [A cute puppy laying down]

02:23

Look at the little faces!

02:25

We bet one of those little faces would look super cute snuggled up in bed with you!

02:29

…Yup.

02:30

Even the snake. [A mouse eating and a snake appears]

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