More Young Adults Choosing Dogs and Cats Over Kids: Studies

People bring out their dogs, cats, and pets to be blessed at the Washington National Cathedral in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, in Washington on Oct. 3, 2021. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

More young adults prefer to have pets rather than start a family, according to recent surveys.

A study by Rover found that when facing the choice between children and pets, one in 10 Americans are choosing to wait to have a child and get a dog or cat instead.