WASHINGTON, May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: MONDAY, MAY 5: PET WEEK Profile America -- Monday, May 5th. This is the time to recognize those nonhuman friends who add a special dimension to our lives -- it's both Be Kind to Animals Week and National Pet Week. While most pets are a source of companionship, many dogs provide protection and act as eyes for the blind, as well as helping other disabled owners. And it's said that while dogs have owners, cats have staff. Dogs are found in just over one-third of U.S. homes, while slightly less than one-third have cats. However, those favoring cats usually have more of them. The average dog is seen by a veterinarian close to three times a year, while cats average two visits annually. Making food for our pets is an almost $11 billion a year business. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau online at http://www.census.gov/.
Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments ready to air on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov/ (look under the "Newsroom" button). For further information, contact Rick Reed at +1-301-763-2812, fax at +1-301-457-3670, or e-mail at rreed(At)census.gov. DATASOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau CONTACT: Rick Reed of the U.S. Census Bureau, +1-301-763-2812 Web Site: http://www.census.gov/
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