Some 97 percent of Americans consider dogs (or other pets) part of their families.
A majority of dog owners celebrate canine birthdays, and nearly two-thirds report that they take more photos of their dogs than of family members.
America now has more dogs than children, and households are spending lavishly on pets.
Warning that dogs may suffer storm anxiety, one company offers canine noise-canceling headphones for $200.
Dog people spend thousands of dollars on oil paintings of Rover, not to mention large sums on dog spas, dog restaurants, dog bakeries and dog fashion.
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