All posts tagged "pets"

  • In this Sunday, March 1, 2015 photo, Malia Ebel, left, walks her dogs, Seymour, left, and Sanders, both Cavalier King Charles spaniel mixes, alongside Wendy Olcott and her golden retriever, Sunny, as each dog wears winter booties, in Concord, N.H. A harsh winter across the country has pet owners buying the boots to protect their pets' paws. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)
    Americans spent $58 billion to pamper, protect pets in 2014

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — A pet industry trade group says Americans spent $58 billion on their pets in 2014. The American Pet Products Association says that includes $22 billion for food, $15 billion for veterinary care and...

    • Posted March 5, 2015
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  • A pug dog rests under the shade of her owner's bench. (AP)
    S. Korean government to charge for lost pets

    By Jung Min-ho Owners will have to pay for the return of their missing pets at animal rescue centers across Seoul. The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) said Thursday that it plans to revise animal ordinances to require...

    • Posted January 15, 2015
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  • Koreans are spending big on their pets. (AP)
    Spending on Pets Sharply Increases in Korea

    Up 20.9% from a Year Ago to $77.7M Due to One-Member Household Increase Koreans are spending big at pet shops and veterinary clinics. According to data released by the Credit Finance Association on Monday, the combined amount...

    • Posted October 7, 2013
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