Pampered Pets
November 17th, 2008 Posted in Reptile PetsApparently, a porcelain dinner bowl covered with hundreds of hand-placed Swarovski crystals.
“People are waiting and counting their money to do something special for their dogs because they love them so much,” she said reassuringly. “You don’t have to spend a lot of money.”
But lots of money was exactly what was on display up and down the aisles in the cavernous suburban Chicago convention center where hundreds of vendors showcased dog and cat delicacies hoping to hook buyers from pet boutique owners, groomers and others in the industry.
As retailers worry about the possibility of the worst fourth quarter in generations, the pet products industry has become a veritable oasis among the gloom and doom of American business. Companies that sell everything from organic dog food to couture-inspired pet toys say business is up way up even as economic indicators show shoppers are pinching pennies.
At the Pawsitively Gourmet booth, saleswoman Kimberly Roberts said orders for elaborately decorated dog cookies are up, despite the nation’s economic woes. Her top sellers include Christmas-themed treats and Halloween edibles, including a cat-shaped cookie decorated with black frosting.
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