Cryptocurrencies aren’t the only assets to have seen their value driven up recently by hordes of eager buyers. Dogs and cats have toohttps://trib.al/rp856Bd
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The increase in ownership has been described as a sort of baby boom, with demand shooting up for:
Food
Accessories
Toys
Grooming
Vet care
Globally, the pet food and product market is worth $138 billion http://trib.al/rp856Bd pic.twitter.com/csANtoiq53
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131% this year compared to last
Rabbits
Rodents 
Over the course of their lifetime, pets are expensive:
$22,800
$11,800
But it's hard to put a price on the companionship, enjoyment and emotional support they provide http://trib.al/rp856Bd pic.twitter.com/yKQeFYbxzx
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A recent survey of 6,000 U.K. pet owners found that all pets eased feelings of loneliness during the first pandemic lockdown.
Horses, 
dogs and cats provided the most comfort, but the emotional bond with 
birds and 
guinea pigs wasn’t far behind http://trib.al/rp856Bd pic.twitter.com/kATJmnXLLZ
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One danger of a pet market boom is what happens when the forces that made them so sought after in 2020 begin to reverse. Some people may be forced to part with their pets if: Remote employment becomes less prevalent Economic impact of the pandemic deepens http://trib.al/rp856Bd pic.twitter.com/fJs9IGmhMi
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Thankfully, there are few signs of this happening so far. Many new pet owners are affluent professionals, who should be able to afford dog sitters and vet care once they’re back in the office. Let’s hope that a dog is for life, not just for lockdown http://trib.al/rp856Bd pic.twitter.com/U0QGE3O6RR
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My dog Dixie is absolutely priceless! Worth every penny! My BFF!pic.twitter.com/riosF1nnI7
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Your dog Dixie is freaking gorgeous
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They’re never going to college or will wreck a car!
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Or Hang on your toilet puking after a Thursday night out Miss a final exam Date a drug addict Marry someone you find “problematic” Be less ambitious than you would hope Major in art history Or unfortunately, call you when you are old, just to check in.
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So that is about the same cost as a modest car but I would rather have the dog!! (Or Cat!).
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Ella agrees... she’s a priceless little princess!
#puglove
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