Monday, May 5, 2008

Pets and pocketbooks

Lots of money is spent on pets.

According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, we are going to spend over $43 billion — yes, billion — on our furry, feathered or finned love ones.

Even funerals. See this article from the Chicago Tribune, printed in the Houston Chronicle Web site.
Despite a slowdown in the U.S. economy, pet lovers with disposable income appear to be sparing no costs when it comes to keeping their animals dressed in the latest fashions, maintaining a lavish lifestyle at home and even funding funerals.

No comments: