Pet ownership in Hawaii

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Genevive

On O’ahu pet ownership is higher than the Mainland, with at least 60% of households owning a dog or cat. Higher rates of pet ownership may contribute to a longer life expectancy for people living in Hawaii, on average three years longer than those on the Mainland.

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