My Fido Deserves the Best
There's a booming business in taking care of a critter's every want and need, from doggy-paddling excursions to pet cell phones. Here's a sampling
Animal lovers are an increasingly generous breed. This year, they will spend close to $36 billion on their furry, feathered, or finned friends, up from just $17 billion a decade ago. If you want to pamper your pet these days, there's no shortage of options: designer coats, adventure vacations, even doggie cell phones. With 63% of all U.S. households now owning a pet, industry watchers say the trend shows few signs of slowing.
Almost nothing seems too outrageous these days -- except for maybe plain old kibble or a boring canvas leash. Here's a look at some of the newest, coolest products and services on the market.