Astonishingly, people are now spending more on their pets than they are on their children.
I read the above on a blog over the W/E..
This is of course in America, and does take into consideration the buying of pet food combined with toys and treats etc.
In the same article it went on to say that some people would be up in arms over people buying pets presents at this time of the year when over half of the worlds population is below the poverty line.
Pets, and in our case, dogs in particular bring so much into our lives, in return for bed and board. In the past I have “splashed” out on new beds etc when the need arose, but have been on the quiet side when it comes to buying our dogs gifts.
When I stop to think about what our lives would be with out our canine companions, maybe I for one will have a re think on my attitude to this subject, and go on line or pop down to my local maxi zoo and pop something small in their stocking this festive season. Iit could of course be a training tool like a kong or something that will only enhance your relationship !
And after all they are more deserving of a gift than half the people we end up buying for, don’t you reckon ??
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