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I could not resist posting these stats. (#9 surprised me). Christmas Pet Gifts are abundant already at GregRobert's - stop by!

1. 83% of pet owners refer to themselves as their pet's mom or dad
2. 70% of pet owners sign their pet’s names on greeting cards (along with thier kid's names)
3. 18% of dog owners say they have included or would include their pet in their wedding
4. 66% of dog owners say they would refuse to date someone who didn’t like their pet
5. 21% of dog owners say their dog sleeps in their bed with them
6. At least 25% of cats are obese or likely to become obese (not sure how you categorize likely?)
7. Between 25-40% of dogs are considered obese
8. 63% of US households own a pet
9. 45% of US households own more than 1 pet
10. 40% of US households own a dog
11. There are 90 million cats in the USA and 73 million dogs
12. 78% of dog owners buy their pets several Gifts a year
13. 51% of cat owners have bought their pet a gift within the last 12 months
14. 60% of dog owners purchase Dog Chew Toys for their dogs
15. 30% of dog owners own Dental Care Products - Treats & Toys for their pet. This includes toothbrush, floss, mouthwash and whitening products.
16. 30 million dogs traveled with their owners in 2006

Labels: Dog Gifts, Pet Owner Statistics

posted by The MBD  # 3:47 AM