An article in the April 25th Chicago Tribune about pet cemeteries and some numbers of interest.
It said Americans spend $43.4 billion each year on their pets.
$16.9 billion on food
$10.9 billion vets
$10.3 billion supplies/over-the-counter medicine
$3.2 billion pet services/grooming
$2.1 billion animal purchases
These are BIG NUMBERS INDEED.
Liz and I have just had one dog, Brandy, from 1974 to 1991. She was a sheltie/beagle mix. We wouldn't mind having another dog, but like to travel a lot, but with gas prices keeping us home more, it might be the time to get another dog. Liz is allergic to cats.
Mom has a dog named Coco.
Nephew and niece Andy and Andrea have two dachshunds, Frank and Rusty.
Brother Bob and Judy have a new sheltie, Gracie. She came just a few weeks after they had to put their previous sheltie, Chrissie to sleep. They also have a cat named Shasha.
Sister Julie has three cats and three dogs. Cats are Lexi, Max, and ?. Dogs are all golden retrievers: Sadie, Duke, and Penny Lane.
My Family is a Pet Family Indeed. --RoadDog
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