05-18-12 Three quarters of U.S. pet owners (75%) say the amount they spend on their pets isn’t affected by the economy, according to a Harris Interactive survey for CouponCabin.com. A third of pet owners spend $51 or more per month on their pets, including 12% who spend $101 or more.
More than a third of pet owners (34%) spend more on their pets than on their friends, and 32% spend more on their pets than on their families. More than a fifth (22%) spend more on their pets than on themselves.
More than a quarter (26%) put their pets’ healthcare needs before their own. Only 7% of pet owners have pet insurance, but another 17% might be interested in buying it.
Source: CouponCabin.com, Jackie Warrick, President and Chief Savings Officer, 1321 119th St., Whiting, IN 46394; 219-473-9810; bizdev@couponcabin.net; www.couponcabin.com. Price: Contact for information.
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