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Daily Archives: May 30, 2010

Despite recession, we still indulge our pets…

Ellen Warren Tribune senior correspondent April 29, 2010  "Pets have become the first child," says pet industry analyst R.J. Hottovy, explaining why even in tough economic times, spending on our animals continues to climb. Instead of investing in a human baby (and his college education), we're getting started with dogs, cats, birds, fish. Look around. That photo in your neighbor's cubicle. It's her Chihuahua — wearing sunglasses. You know who I'm talking about. "It's the trend of humanizing pets," says … Continue reading