iPad buyers are exactly who you think they are, but with pets (infographic) | VentureBeat

Although the $199 Kindle Fire hybrid e-reader and tablet has captured a lot of consumer attention in the last few weeks, Apple’s iPad is still the most popular and desired tablet device across the board, especially with kids.

Source:
http://venturebeat.com/2011/11/17/who-buys-ipads/

Who needs owners when pets can feed themselves?

Provide the food…they’ll do the rest

Source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjseF82R7es&feature=player_embedded

Americans Will Spend $310 Million This Year on Halloween Pet Costumes

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend $6.68 billion on Halloween this year.

Included in that sum is an astounding $310 million spent on costumes for people’s pets. Give Americans credit: We can suffer through a recession, gross economic turmoil, a foreclosure epidemic, and a tepid stock market, but we sure as shit aren’t skimping on the dog costumes.

Source:
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/10/americans_will.php

The Seven Saddest Costumed Pets on Etsy

The life of a domesticated animal may seem like one of total bliss,
but that ain’t always the case.

While it’s true that most pets are
fed, groomed, and tended to by their owners (the responsible one, at
least), they’re often subject to the various whims and emotional
mood-swings of their care-givers. Halloween is the worst time of year
for most of these pets who suffer the indignity of wearing a weird,
awkward, or uncomfortable costume, carefull

Source:
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/jackalope/2011/10/the_six_saddest_costumed_pets.php

Snuggle Buddies (Pic)

“These are our pets, Sara and Clarence.

They are the best of friends and enjoy snuggling together while they nap.”

Source:
http://blogs.discovery.com/wall_of_fame/2011/04/snuggle-buddies-.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed: DailyCuddle (Daily Cuddle)