According to The Daily Camera online, based here in Colorado, 80% of pet parents now report buy holiday gifts for their dogs and/or cats.:

It’s that time of year when the furry, four-legged friends get extra treats and jingle bells on their collars, and dogs nhp001001even get a pass if they lift their legs indoors (because, hey, somebody put a tree in the living room).

Eight in 10 pet owners say they give their pets holiday and birthday gifts, according to a survey from the American Animal Hospital Association. Another 21 percent sometimes dress their pets, according to the association.

Marc Bekoff, a research scholar at the Institute for Human-Animal Connection at the University of Denver, said pets love the extra attention around the holidays, as their guardians tend to spend more time around the home.

“They don’t know it’s the holiday season, but they know something special is going on,” Bekoff said. “It’s a great time for bonding with your family .. it’s acknowledging that these animals have emotions and feelings. You want to treat them well, and by treating them well, you feel good.”
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So join the crowd, spend time with your furry family members this holiday season!

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