It’s all about finding purrr-fect present this year for many pet owners.
A national survey conducted by Petplan pet insurance revealed 76 percent of pet parents were putting their domesticated friends on their Christmas list this year.
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It turns out pet owners aren’t just spending a few bucks for the holidays. The survey found 55 percent of pet parents plan to spend more than $31 on holiday gifts, and 15% plan to spend more than $75. In 2013 alone, the American Pet Products Association estimates pet owners will spend $55 billion across the nation on their furry loved ones.
Survey respondents’ gifts to their furry family members ranged from toys and treats to one person stating their dog will be getting a first-class trip overseas.
If you’ve been to a pet supply store recently, you can see the large pet holiday toy sections that have sprung up.
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Here are some additional findings in regards to pet parents’ holiday spending trends:
- 78% plan to match what they spent on pets’ gifts last year, and 13% plan to increase their budget
- 85% of pet parents will give pets at least two gifts, and over 21% will surprise pets with a pile of five or more packages!
- 50% of pet parents will be getting new toys during the holidays, while 26% claim that they will be providing their four-legged family members with tasty treats
Did you buy your pet a holiday present? If so, what was it and how much did you spend? Tell us below in the comment section. (Make a free account to comment)
