Our pets are part of our family and to some people that means that the kitty cat can eat on the table or counter tops and that the dog gets to sleep in the house at the foot of the bed. That also means that most pet owners buy Christmas presents for their four legged family members.

In a national survey nine out of ten pet owners buy their pets Christmas presents. Two out of three people spend more than $20, one in four spend at least $50, and one in twelve spend $100 on their pet's Christmas gift. Some people really push the definition of what's considered a "gift", including a house with a bigger yard, or a new car, since dogs love to go for rides. But plenty of pet owners splurge on truly expensive presents for their dog or cat, including spa days and Swarovski crystal-encrusted collars. Three out of four pet owners give their dog or cat a Christmas stocking, and four in five give their pet special treats while the rest of the family is enjoying holiday meals.  Five out of eight pet owners include their animals in the family Christmas-card photo, and nearly three in four people sign their pet's name on the Christmas card.

If you want a pet to spoil this Christmas check out the KOOL Kritters at the Magic Valley Humane Society.

 

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