fings
11-05-2007, 01:58 PM
Say it ain’t so. Are humans getting tired of us and moving towards alternative pet ownership? It appears so.
"Yes, cats and dogs can add warmth, love and companionship to a home. But they can also add dirt, hairy tumbleweeds, a pile of vet bills, fleas and allergic reactions."
That’s why millions of American families have opted for “alternative” pets that are easier and cheaper to maintain.
A survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturing Association (APPMA) indicated we are sharing our homes with 16 million birds, 9.6 million saltwater fish, 13.1 million reptiles of various kinds, plus 26.3 million small animals. And that’s not even counting the 142 million freshwater fish in our aquariums. Or the 13.8 million horses and ponies out in our barns.
Hope my mom doesn't read this. Woof!
"Yes, cats and dogs can add warmth, love and companionship to a home. But they can also add dirt, hairy tumbleweeds, a pile of vet bills, fleas and allergic reactions."
That’s why millions of American families have opted for “alternative” pets that are easier and cheaper to maintain.
A survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturing Association (APPMA) indicated we are sharing our homes with 16 million birds, 9.6 million saltwater fish, 13.1 million reptiles of various kinds, plus 26.3 million small animals. And that’s not even counting the 142 million freshwater fish in our aquariums. Or the 13.8 million horses and ponies out in our barns.
Hope my mom doesn't read this. Woof!