Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Author discovers that U.S. is crazy about dogs
The Q and A with Time Magazine is headlined: Do we love our dogs more than people? Hmmm, let me answer that question for you, headline writer. But this Q and A was for the author of a new book called, "One Nation Under Dog." The author examines how crazy the U.S. is about dogs, something some of us have known for a long time.
The interesting thing to me was the portion about how tough economic times have changed how people treat their dogs. Thankfully at DoggieDeliveries.com, we're finding that there are still plenty of people who want to send great dog gifts and gourmet treats across the country. But during tough times, sometimes the dog gets the short end of the stick.
We'll have to check out that book. If you want to pick up a copy, here's a link to the Amazon page. The full title is: One Nation Under Dog: Adventures in the New World of Prozac-Popping Puppies, Dog-Park Politics, and Organic Pet Food
The interesting thing to me was the portion about how tough economic times have changed how people treat their dogs. Thankfully at DoggieDeliveries.com, we're finding that there are still plenty of people who want to send great dog gifts and gourmet treats across the country. But during tough times, sometimes the dog gets the short end of the stick.
Have people stopped pampering their pets now that we're in a recession?
There are two things going on right now. First, when it comes to decisions about money and pets, the number of people who don't have a choice increases. People's houses get foreclosed and they have to rent somewhere and the landlord doesn't take pets — well, they don't have a choice anymore. Similarly, at vet hospitals when the vet says, "Listen we can do this procedure that might save your animal but it will cost $8,000." More people are saying, "Well I don't have $8,000." But for people who do still have a choice, you're seeing a willingness to scrimp and save for themselves before they demote their animals. Over the last generation a lot of people have promoted their pets to the status of honorary child —they call them "Fur babies."
We'll have to check out that book. If you want to pick up a copy, here's a link to the Amazon page. The full title is: One Nation Under Dog: Adventures in the New World of Prozac-Popping Puppies, Dog-Park Politics, and Organic Pet Food
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