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Is your dog an equal family member? New survey says yes!
This is copied from Dogster.
• 81 percent of Americans consider their dogs to be equal members of the family
• 77 percent own up to talking about their pups as if they are a human family member
• On average, dog owners have about seven photos of their dogs displayed in their homes or offices
• Nearly a quarter of pet parents (23 percent) have a photo album dedicated to just pictures of their canines
• 16 percent have started scrapbooks for their dogs
• 71 percent admit that they have at least one picture on them at all times that they show off to others
• 58 percent of American dog owners are comfortable calling themselves nicknames such as “Mommy” and “Daddy” when referencing their dogs (no surprise in Dogster Land!)
• 35 percent refer to their dog as their “son” or “daughter”
“Dogs are integral members of the family unit, and we want to shed light on this subtle, but important change from ‘owner’ to ‘parent.’ This survey showcases how pet parents today really treat their dogs like their own children,” says Rob Leibowitz, Del Monte Foods Senior Vice President, Pet Products.
• 81 percent of Americans consider their dogs to be equal members of the family
• 77 percent own up to talking about their pups as if they are a human family member
• On average, dog owners have about seven photos of their dogs displayed in their homes or offices
• Nearly a quarter of pet parents (23 percent) have a photo album dedicated to just pictures of their canines
• 16 percent have started scrapbooks for their dogs
• 71 percent admit that they have at least one picture on them at all times that they show off to others
• 58 percent of American dog owners are comfortable calling themselves nicknames such as “Mommy” and “Daddy” when referencing their dogs (no surprise in Dogster Land!)
• 35 percent refer to their dog as their “son” or “daughter”
“Dogs are integral members of the family unit, and we want to shed light on this subtle, but important change from ‘owner’ to ‘parent.’ This survey showcases how pet parents today really treat their dogs like their own children,” says Rob Leibowitz, Del Monte Foods Senior Vice President, Pet Products.
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Permalink Reply by William on
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I am sooooo guilty of almost all, I haven't did the doodle scrapbook yet, but who knows??! LOL :)
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Permalink Reply by Val MacQueen and Jasper on
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My scrapbook is on the computer I have hundreds maybe thousands of pics.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa, Daisy & Dexter on
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Most are me but I am terrible at actually "printing" the photos...and I don't have a puppy book. Also, my human daughter would KILL me if I called Daisy my daughter - haha
Apparently the witch on People's Court today is none of this!
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Permalink Reply by cheryl & oliver on
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I just have to agree with all of you, Oliver rules this house, he is spoiled, more so then I ever spoiled my human kids, lol, he is the apple of both my and DH's lives...He gives us so much love and we have no problem giving him all our love...And yes, I will buy only the best food, toys, treats etc. for him, and his older brother Renny...I also can go to Target and Walmart for us when necessary, and I have tons of pictures around the house of both of them, I have Olivers baby pictures and pictures with Santa displayed with pictures of the human kids...My kids know that Oliver and Renny are their "brothers". they just have 2 extra legs, and lots of fur....And no I do not have a scrapbook, but yes to everything else....
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Permalink Reply by Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty on
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Guilty on all counts.
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Permalink Reply by Dori & Rua on
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Yup...right there with the survey....Scrapbook is started... but not finished.
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