Pets Win Big on Valentines Day

Ok, due to economic issues the American consumer will spend 3.7%

less on Valentines Day this year. But wait, the American pet owner

is expected to spend 2.7% more on their pets this Valentines Day than last year.

Pets more popular than your main squeeze? I decided to do some

investigating. Here is what I found.

It seems the depressed economy has had an ill effect on love. There

were more breakups in 2009 than in recent years. This seems to have been influenced by job loss. Breakups occurred when one in the love relationship lost a job and either had to move or fell into an obis of depression. Money has a tendency to effect relationships without hard times but the last 18 months has really taken its toll on love.

Enter the pet. Reliable, affectionate and loyal no matter what the situation. This excludes fish. Lets face it they are very hard to hug. This years big winner in the hunt for the perfect Valentines Day gift for the pet, Heart shape pillows, didn't you get one of those for HER last year? Not this time around, she got one for her dog. A big runner up, treats and yes, they can be shaped like a heart and covered in what appears to be chocolate. Last but not leash, a new heart collar. Red of course. They say that "Love Conquers All." That is not the case this year. Love lost pets win. Its a fact your pup or kitty would be happy just to play with the bow.

I want to hear about that special gift you bought for your pet this Valentines Day so drop me an email and send along a picture. I will post them on the website. If we get some good ones we will do a post Valentine Pet Photo contest. I will keep you posted as to any and all response. If you don't have a pet, get one or get a friend, who has a pet, to enter. This should be fun. Deadline will be Valentines Day.

Taking a ski vacation or know of someone who has pets that is? Ski care free knowing your pets

are being cared for with lots of love and hugs. Contact us to set up your in-home pet care while

you ski.

Gerry