September 6, 2008
Doggie facts and figures
Stats from non-profict American Pet Products Manufacturers Association:
Number of dogs owned as pets in U.S.: 73.9 million
Total U.S. spending on pets for 2005: $35.9 billion
Yearly U.S. pet spending breakdown:
Food: $14.5 billion
Vet: $8.6 billion
Supplies/ Meds: $ 8.8 billion
Animal purchase: $1.6 billion
Grooming/boarding: $2.4 billion
What would it cost to give your dog a life and luxuries like Trevor & Jessica's?:
Dog walker, 1 hour, twice daily: $20
Day care 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: $33 per day
Bath/Groom/Massage: $85
Botanical Shampoo: $15
Dinner (Roast chicken with Stella & Chewy organic food): $30
Boots: $80
Coat: $120
Crystal collar: $150
Doggie-Do carrier bag: $285
Burberry dog pillow bed: $295
TOTAL: $1,113
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