Yes Fido, there really is a Santa
We know about how retailers are closing and people are getting laid off. But according to this article in the Daily Bulletin, one group that hasn't suffered much during the recent economic downturn is pets.
The slow economy may have influenced some people to cut back on extra spending this holiday season, but their pets likely didn't suffer.
The American Pet Products Association speculated before the holiday that more than half of dog and cat owners would buy holiday gifts for their pets.
That averages out to 20 million people spending $210million.
"A lot of (customers) don't have family members other than their pets and that's what we cater to - people who really love their pets," said Sherri Cartwright, an employee at the Welcome Wagg'n Home in Upland.
This time of year, the store usually sees an increase in customers, Cartwright said.
Everything from sweaters, treats and toys were being sold at a higher volume.
About the Bloggers
Daily Breeze reporter Donna Littlejohn has shared her homes with a succession of wonderful, funny, and occasionally difficult canines -- Muffin, Fritz, Ellie, Mercy, Pilgrim and now Cowboy, an Australian shepherd-border collie, and Tess, a border collie. From strong-willed terriers to weirdly obsessed Australian shepherds, they've invaded her world with boundless energy, wet noses, muddy paws and soggy tennis balls. But they've really brought so much more than that -- like laughter and joy, some unexpected life lessons, and more than a few tears along the way.
E-mail Donna at donna.littlejohn@dailybreeze.com.
Josh Grossberg grew up with the usual array of animals: goldfish, dogs, hamsters, parakeets and turtles. He now owns the loudest dog in the South Bay(Video: Rocket the Dog) and is the least popular person on his block. He spends his free time in dog parks, pet shops and always has an extra plastic bag in his pocket just in case. He also has a cat.
E-mail Josh at josh.grossberg@dailybreeze.com.
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