Annual pet spending passes $50 billion mark

Annual pet spending passes $50 billion mark - WTOP.com (http://www.wtop.com/?nid=209&sid=2770671)



The picture to this article made me think of Paso :whistle:

I was looking over my pet spending last year (no major vet bills this past year) and I've spent close to $1500.00.

I bought a toy at PETCO the other day that I'm starting to regret. My doggie hasn't put that thing down since. Loves that KONG. :cds:

We have had Marley only a month. So far we spent almost $800 but aboyt $600 is in vet bills :/ WELL WORTH IT!

I was looking over my pet spending last year (no major vet bills this past year) and I've spent close to $1500.00.

I bought a toy at PETCO the other day that I'm starting to regret. My doggie hasn't put that thing down since. Loves that KONG. :cds:

If you shopped at :gossip:, that Kong toy probably would have cost you less than the big box store.
Seriously.

If you shopped at :gossip:, that Kong toy probably would have cost you less than the big box store.
Seriously.

I paid $6.99 for it. That is pretty cheap. :shrug:

Omigosh that dog is getting it's hair highlighted.


That's awesome! I didn't even know you could do that!

The article brings up a really good point about people holding off to get dogs until they're ready. Having one dog presents some serious convenience difficulties at times. Having two+ is a total game changer. You have to start dealing with finding a place that will allow two pets (if you're renting), double the cost of freaking everything, finding someone you trust to watch them when you want to go somewhere (1, ok, 2........) and the difficulty of controlling both those animals - especially when they are excited and/or misbehaving. It can be a little overwhelming. I think it's cool that people are considering that before getting a pet.

I would love to adopt all the dogs and cats that I see posted around town but I just wouldn't be able to take good care of them :( And man, puppies and kittens are so freaking cute and fun. I would be elated to have a basket full of them......for about an hour, then when the work sets in or I get tired or pressed for time, it would be a whole different story.

Omigosh that dog is getting it's hair highlighted.


That's awesome! I didn't even know you could do that!

Paso on here does it to her dog & she always looks adorable.

She has an ad on this site with photos of her dog with pink and blue hair.
Shelley's Pet Boutique Pet Grooming Hollywood, MD - Shelley's Pet Boutique (http://www.shelleyspetboutique.com/) & she can also be found on Facebook.


I have had several years of major vet bills in the past so this year seeing the amount reduced (although it may seem high to some) is a relief.

It's fun spoiling pets. I am as entertained by Apollo playing with toys as he is, and the jacket and other frivolities are more for me than him. He could certainly survive on Purina chow - dogs have been doing fine on it for a zillion years - but I like giving him something better. So I don't consider those things as "for him" because they're actually for me.

It's fun spoiling pets.
:yeahthat: It's guilt-free and they don't keep "wanting" (unlike spoiled children) when the next new thing comes out.

It would be wonderful if my doggie would play with her new Kong toy alone for a while.

I had to move my exercise equipment to the garage last year. First, I needed room but second, my dog would bring me her toys while I was on it. If I locked her out of the room, she'd pout.

But I agree... pets love new toys and there is so much pleasure seeing them happy.

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And her cute nails... It is a she, right? 'cuz something looks dangling down there... :blushing:

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And her cute nails... It is a she, right? 'cuz something looks dangling down there... :blushing:

Thank you and shes a she. Its her nipple. Its the only one that still is kinda big :/

Omigosh that dog is getting it's hair highlighted.


That's awesome! I didn't even know you could do that!

The article brings up a really good point about people holding off to get dogs until they're ready. Having one dog presents some serious convenience difficulties at times. Having two+ is a total game changer. You have to start dealing with finding a place that will allow two pets (if you're renting), double the cost of freaking everything, finding someone you trust to watch them when you want to go somewhere (1, ok, 2........) and the difficulty of controlling both those animals - especially when they are excited and/or misbehaving. It can be a little overwhelming. I think it's cool that people are considering that before getting a pet.

I would love to adopt all the dogs and cats that I see posted around town but I just wouldn't be able to take good care of them :( And man, puppies and kittens are so freaking cute and fun. I would be elated to have a basket full of them......for about an hour, then when the work sets in or I get tired or pressed for time, it would be a whole different story.
You can rent my Dog!!

Ahhhh lucky..she looks so good!!! Got some meat on her little bones and a fresh pedi...holy cow she got a good home, what a lucky pup!

Ahhhh lucky..she looks so good!!! Got some meat on her little bones and a fresh pedi...holy cow she got a good home, what a lucky pup!

Wait till Easter, shes getting a basket too...lol!

Annual pet spending passes $50 billion mark

Annual pet spending passes $50 billion mark - WTOP.com (http://www.wtop.com/?nid=209&sid=2770671)



The picture to this article made me think of Paso :whistle:

shouldnt this be in the illegal immigration catagory?

Wait till Easter, shes getting a basket too...lol!

we are having a birthday party for P this weekend.... gifts, cake, and all that good stuff!!!

:bday::party:

:thewave:

My animals aren't spoiled in the least. Neither are my kids. :diva: :killingme

Speaking of spoiling our pets, has anyone seen these?

Designer Cat Houses. Economical, Eco-friendly, Configurable CATTY STACKS. (http://www.cattystacks.com/)

I think it's a cute idea, but I'm afraid that my fatty-boombalatty would break them, even though they say they're suitable for up to 20 lbs (he's 18 lbs and a really big cat - he should probably be about 15 lbs). I like it as an alternative to the giant cat trees, but at least with those they can scratch them up.

My dog is spoiled rotten. He has his own pillows..not dog bed that he sleeps on. He has two blankies in his crate. I buy him toys whenever I see something cute. He goes in the truck with me all the time.

In theory, there's nothing wrong with spoiling your pets.

But the fact of the matter is, you're depriving them of the ability to deal with real-world issues such as Zombie Apocolypses or other fall-of-civilization scenarios.

In the event of, say, a Human/Robot war - which humans would probably win because of our adaptability... but there is a chance that we drop the ball and the robots put us in camps for efficient disposal - spoiled pets do not stand a chance. Even if they opt-out of the war itself by escaping to the wilderness, they will not survive the harsh elements. Even a lame-ass oppossum would easily kick the ass of some wussy-ass labradoodle.




The only good thing that could possibly happen is that if your spoiled pet gets bitten by a zombie before you do, it will be exceedingly easy to defend against.

In theory, there's nothing wrong with spoiling your pets.

But the fact of the matter is, you're depriving them of the ability to deal with real-world issues such as Zombie Apocolypses or other fall-of-civilization scenarios.

In the event of, say, a Human/Robot war - which humans would probably win because of our adaptability... but there is a chance that we drop the ball and the robots put us in camps for efficient disposal - spoiled pets do not stand a chance. Even if they opt-out of the war itself by escaping to the wilderness, they will not survive the harsh elements. Even a lame-ass oppossum would easily kick the ass of some wussy-ass labradoodle.




The only good thing that could possibly happen is that if your spoiled pet gets bitten by a zombie before you do, it will be exceedingly easy to defend against.
As you may know, Schnoodles (like Apollo) are one of the smartest breeds of dog. They combine the Schnauzer and the Poodle, making for a highly intelligent, protective and instinctive pooch. They spring from the doggy womb trained for home protection, which means in the event of the Zombie Apocalypse Apollo will be more valuable than children or even teenagers.

So we'd be better off jettisoning the kids and most of the adults - perhaps throwing them to the zombies to slow them down - in favor of canine comrades.

As you may know, Schnoodles (like Apollo) are one of the smartest breeds of dog.

People are the smartest species on earth, but all these spoiled kids running around with their hats on backwards, and jeans halfway down their buttocks, and wouldn't know a day of work if one bit them in the ass - they're all helpless too.

So, I advocate not spoiling children for the same reason as pets.


And all my kids know how to kill a zombie with household items ranging from the toilet paper tubes to lead pipes. They all know how to dismantle a robot, avoid Morlocks, and firebomb hostile hivemind worms. Aliens are a little trickier since we don't yet know where their vital organs are - but I'm confident my kids will adapt quickly and learn how to grease them post haste.

So we'd be better off jettisoning the kids and most of the adults - perhaps throwing them to the zombies to slow them down - in favor of canine comrades.

No argument there.

frankly my dog needs a job to keep up with his health care

:smack:.... FF

Thanks.. now im addicted to :gossip: ... I will now have to go on the show My Strange Addictions. :killingme


The dogs LOVED the cupcakes.. and treats!!! :banghead:... so did I! :jerry::popcorn:

frankly my dog needs a job to keep up with his health care


:yeahthat:

MmHmm, mine too

:smack:.... FF

Thanks.. now im addicted to :gossip: ... I will now have to go on the show My Strange Addictions. :killingme


The dogs LOVED the cupcakes.. and treats!!! :banghead:... so did I! :jerry::popcorn:

No one believes they are dog biscuits:lmao:

No one believes they are dog biscuits:lmao:

GOD ... they are great!

GOD ... they are great!

Did your co workers agree? Or did you eat them all yourself?!

Did your co workers agree? Or did you eat them all yourself?!

most tried them... and were shocked how good they were!!! :yahoo: