This is according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA). The group's 2022 State of the Industry Report reveals a 30.5 percent increase in total in-force premiums in 2021 as compared to 2020, totaling more than 4.41 million insured pets across North America (up 27.7 percent from the previous year)., Nationwide provides pet insurance for dogs and cats, covering accidents, illnesses, and wellness with customizable plans and access to licensed veterinarians., + Community intakes dropped by 1.4% (83,000 fewer dogs and cats) compared to 2023, with dogs contributing more significantly to the decrease. + Adoptions rose slightly by 17,000 (<0.5%) in 2024, with dog adoptions down 1% and cat adoptions up nearly 2%., Animal Slaughterhouses Kill over 10 Billion Land Animals per Year in the US (FWW) Meat is big business. Each year, nearly 10 billion animals are killed in U.S. slaughterhouses, which means over 18,825 animals are killed every minute. More than 55 billion land and sea animals die annually to support the U.S. food supply (Animal Clock), Pet products and services are converging - KPMG, .