Our Love for Pets Keep Growing, Growing, and Growing…

Dog is a man’s best friend, but our love for pets goes beyond dogs. People form special bonds with all types a furry little creatures; cats, hamsters, bunny rabbits, guinea pigs, etc. Even then, pets don’t stop with our common furry four-legged friends we find in homes across the nation, even the world. Horse lovers take pride in their horses from breed, to training, to lifestyle. We even find people who love the uncommon animals such as snakes, alligators, and other wild animals.

Like every person, all animals have their own unique personality that sets them apart from the rest. Have you ever looked at an owner and their pet and just thought, “they fit together”? When the bond between owner and pet grows you can see how their personalities collide with one another.

We love our pets, we think they are family. We want to give them the best and more! One trend that is common is dressing up our pets. Even though they are covered in fur, not only do we dress them up for special occasions like Halloween or Christmas, but we dress them in rain coats and sweaters. This still may seem bizarre to some pet owners but not to most. By dressing up our furry little friends we are bringing them closer into the family. You can even bake animal friendly treats for them. Have you made your dog a cookie sheet of biscuits yet? There are pet daycares that have activities planned every day. There are pet salons and spas popping up across the nation. Ten years ago this may have been completely over the top, but today it’s a part of life. It’s become a way to bond and treat our pets as a part of our family.

Our pets do crazy things but their owners too are getting into some unconventional methods of showing their love. These unconventional methods will probably become just as common as dressing up our furry friends. They may not become common tomorrow, but in the future they will become more widely used or spoken about.

For starters, social networking sites for your pets. Yes, these do exist and they are out there and being used! Pets on social networking sites isn’t new but it still isn’t as common as taking your pet to a doggie daycare. There are dozens of popular videos featuring pets, social networks aimed exclusively toward pets and popular social networking profiles “owned” by dogs, cats, and other animals. For example; DogBarkz is an online social network that allows dogs to make friends by sniffing, communicate by barking, and be rewarded with treats the more they use the site. Those treats can be used to purchase coupons and other gifts for dogs. You can see a popular list of social networking sites at: http://webtrends.about.com/od/socialnetworks/tp/pet-social-networks.htm.

Even here at DNA₂Diamonds we have pet owners who want to keep the memory of their pets alive in a DNA₂Diamond. Over the past few months we’ve seen the interest rising. Pet owners are having DNA₂Diamonds use their pets’ ashes or hair to create a diamond so they can keep them close forever. They encapsulated a one-of-a-kind bond. Now we see more pet owners honoring their living pets as well. A woman with show dogs takes their hair and creates a DNA₂Diamond. Champion horses and a family pet, the possibilities and interest are endless. http://www.dna2diamonds.com/pet-diamonds

Is all this happening because as a society, our love for our own pets keep growing, growing, and growing? That could be the case, but more likely it is because people are creating new ways to show their love for their pets. People are looking for ways to exploit their love for an animal that has become a part of the family. These new trends may continue to spark interest in pet owners and become a common theme or “want” for their pets. What have you done for your pet? Is there any way you show your pet love that may be a little over the top or uncommon? We would love to know!

Forever capture special memories of life’s journey!

Media Contact:
Debbie Ogden
888-335-3630
dogden@dna2diamonds.com