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According
to a recent study by the American Animal Hospital
Association, nearly half of American pet owners
let their dog or cat snuggle up with them under
the covers every night, and 52 percent of owners
said they specially prepare their pet's meals.
Released
late last year, the survey was conducted among
animal owners who take their pets to American
Hospital Association veterinarians. But the survey
makes clear that love of one's pet hardly stops
with that special bedtime privilege. According
to the survey:
73%
of owners would go into debt in order
to provide for their pet's well being.
92%
responded that the recession has not had any effect
on the health care services they provide for their
pet.
20%
include their pet in their will.
62%
responded that they celebrate their pet's birthday.
| Of
that 62 percent of pet owners who celebrate
their pet's birthday, a whopping 51% sang
"Happy Birthday" to their pet. (Some
9% reported they throw an actual birthday
party complete with invited pet guests.) |
47%
of owners reported that they spend three hours
or more of "quality time" with their
pet per day.
52%
include news about their pet or a photo of their
pet in a holiday card.
67%
said they felt guilty leaving their pet home alone.
47%
sad that when they leave their pet alone they
leave on a TV or a radio.
47%
said their pet sleeps on their bed.
The
survey failed to note, however, what percentage
of pet owners gave their pets their pillow. |
