Are pets replacing human babies?

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People are adopting pets over having babies, making the pet care industry grow. But why are people having fewer babies? Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen ElTahan explains.

By Yasmeen Eltahan

Published On 6 Oct 2026

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Are pets replacing human babies?

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