How America’s Love Of Cats And Dogs Became A $72 Billion Business

[@knnaveen007]

Increased social loneliness also proppelled adoption of pets.

[@unassumingaccount395]

@Shawn Huffman Dude where were you hurt lmao

[@argent_ice248]

Shawn Huffman But men who are players are lauded and not considered narcissistic according to your logic? And how about stereotypical cat ladies? Cuz they're definitely not narcissistic lol.

[@Gaiwen_Li]

Galenda Wagen incel

[@Gaiwen_Li]

Shawn Huffman no body cares what you think.

[@greatvalue2448]

Shawn, if it feels like women are choosing pets over you, maybe honestly examine your behavior and compare it to typical pet qualities. Dogs are loyal, loving, appreciative, don’t hold childish grudges and are give back the love their owner put into them. Lol at dating around having anything to do with it, I married the only guy I’ve been with and never dated around and I’d pick a cute pet over a bitter entitled man any day.

[@LNS00000]

When Dogs and Cats live a better life than majority of humans on Earth...

[@TJ-oo5mx]

Capitalism has made dogs lives better than how most people live. Interesting how they don't change their economic system and watch improvement

[@titanx6507]

They should have a better life tbh they are generally better than any human being

[@LegendNinja41]

@@titanx6507 Sure but they shouldn't even exist in the first place, i can understand dogs for searching drugs or saving lifes, dealing with PTSD etc. but for sheer entertainment and bc sometimes you might feel lonely? that's SICK.

[@theextremeanimator4721]

@@LegendNinja41 I agree on the sheer entertainment thing But I have to disagree on the "because you might feel lonely" thing

[@theextremeanimator4721]

Dogs are supposed to be your partner. But it can also be a better replacement to human friends because humans can be so prejudicial against you because they feel like it.

[@keybraker]

As people don't give birth to children, they get pets instead.

[@IsaiahGamers]

Less cost, just as much Love ❤️

[@cesarinho22584]

they live way better than the kids in my country guatemala 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ChameleonSoul]

Unconditional love. Kids are annoying as hell!

[@Luigi-md1bd]

They won’t leave you like your kids will

[@kimeli]

@@Luigi-md1bd off course they will, you will out live your pet.

[@aamirc]

CNBC really upping their KZbin game

[@aWuIf]

Period

[@SumDumGai5]

Agree.

[@nilmargonzalez273]

There is so much hate in these comments about pet owners “wasting” money on pets when they should be contributing to charity. Newsflash: people can do whatever they want with their hard earned money. If that’s charity, great. If not, that’s also great. The US “wastes” a lot of money on other luxuries such as alcohol, junk food, entertainment, etc. anyway. So with that same mentality, next time you’re watching a football game with wings and beer just donate that money to charity instead 🙄🙄🙄

Thank you!

[@tieuwest]

Damn well said. People hating on others loving what they do and not harming anyone are the worst and hypocrites at heart.

[@sanjeedanusrat4037]

Nili G thank you! Also I don’t understand why it’s human vs animals . Given they didn’t have a pet , the same money would be spent somewhere else.. not on charity. I think you clarified this well.

[@nilmargonzalez273]

junkmail way to miss the point entirely

[@gabriellavc4926]

Every cent I've ever spent on my doggies was money well spent! So worth it!

[@pedromolina9558]

I’m a dog walker in NYC. I call myself Hot Paws Pet Care. I’ve seen the boom on pets these past few years on pets and seeing my clients, the reason their getting pets is cause of loneliness and love.

[@truthseeker803]

let me guess, 99.9% of the clients are women, right?

[@LegendNinja41]

@@yycmountaingirl owning pets simply because sometimes you might feel lonely or bored = sick and twisted.

[@CatholicWeeb]

@@LegendNinja41 You Don't Understand, We Have a Good Connection with our pets and we take care of them and love them until their death. You care about usefulness and purpose for society rather than love and care for the owner.

[@conor987]

@@truthseeker803 incel

[@sherry4914]

666 BRLN 999 at least pet owners aren’t heartless sociopaths.

[@kariuki6644]

Here’s why American’s love of X has become big business “ If that ain’t the most American thing I’ve heard all day

[@TJ-oo5mx]

And look how nice it makes their lives

[@MK-fk4kp]

Legalise dog and cat meat, and you will make much more money and ease pressure on other live stock!! Win Win!!! 👍👍👍 Easing pressure on cows, will be helpful to climate change too!! 👍👍👍

[@miaa7097]

🤣🤣🤣🙌🙌

[@Luigi-md1bd]

Me: Gets Sick Doesn’t go to the doctor because I’m stubborn. Also Me: My Pet gets sick..... 🚑 GET ME THE VET ON THE PHONE

[@anggiaangela4810]

Luigi accurate hahaha

[@truthseeker803]

Funnily enough, this phenomenon was mentioned by Dr Jordan Peterson in his book, that people care more about their pets than themselves!!!

[@TJ-oo5mx]

@@truthseeker803 I love JP! Nice to see another viewer

[@Tom-xy9gb]

hy

[@asdfghjkl-oo7lv]

Something similar happened to me this week! Husband and I were too busy to buy groceries but once the dogs ran out of food we went straight to the store to buy them more food 😂

[@dgfpat]

If you want a pet please adopt. Do not buy, you will save a life.

[@czeky1]

dgfpat so where would the ones we don’t buy go? An orphanage...

[@rendisavage]

Canadian Entrepreneur if more people adopt, there wouldn’t be any reason for puppy mills to continue their business. It’s that simple.

[@czeky1]

Comic Guy stfu? U know I’m right tool box

[@MK-fk4kp]

Legalise dog and cat meat, and you will make much more money and ease pressure on other live stock!! Win Win!!! 👍👍👍 Easing pressure on cows, will be helpful to climate change too!! 👍👍👍

[@City_Lights.]

Or go to a reputable breeder.

[@bluejedi723]

the older I get, the more I realize why the grinch wanted to live alone with his dog.

[@agent4754]

As we keep getting closer to christmas, soon will be the day of my annual re-watching of The grinch who stole christmas. It's part of my christmas ritual.

[@johndruv2886]

Ok boomer

[@bluejedi723]

@@johndruv2886 boomer generation ended at least 15-20 years before I was born, so ok boomer means nothing to me

[@johndruv2886]

Blue Jedi ok boomer

[@bluejedi723]

@@johndruv2886 is that an echo I hear? do you have proof I'm a boomer? Or you just gonna run your mouth and keep proving to everyone what a brat you are?

[@kenyup5424]

I had a dog,but he had gone last year,he was 15 years old,the last weeks of his life he didn’t eat too much,the last night he gone,he just barked constantly and I still had no idea ,and the next day before I went to work,he just watched me calmly and I still had no idea that he’s dying,when I got back home,he just laid down in his house and passed away

[@garlicgirl3149]

It is sad to me how I have witnessed people treat animals better then human beings. I am saying this as an animal lover who has had pets before. I think the industry is just capitalizing on it as said in the video. Making money...sigh...It is also a shame how I see people treat animals! If one does not wish to be totally responsible please do not get an animal. They do not deserve such anguish.

[@pri.sci.lla.]

Of course vets are going to capitalize on it... it's a very respectable career.

[@garlicgirl3149]

@@pri.sci.lla. Agreed...but when I say the industry capitalizing I mean the spas and party centers for pets. I have had some great vets take care of my princess. :)

[@SumDumGai5]

@rambull Jr So what? Humans have kids just to have kids but I don't see you breeders whining about that.

[@ivyvanderwall]

Garlic Girl Yes thank you!!! Finally someone on here who’s smart. I can’t STAND people who worship dogs but will laugh at homeless cats/homeless people and think it’s ok. It’s not and it never will be. My hope is that one day pets will get to be just that again like they used to-getting to be just pets.

[@ivyvanderwall]

rambull Jr Then YOU are what’s wrong with the world. How ignorant can you be claiming “all people are bad” when you’re the one who just said what you said?? Your 4 legged crap machine does NOT come before anybody. I’d still save you before I saved a dog. Even though I don’t even know you. You know why? It’s called common human decency. Something people like you don’t have. It’s pathetic and I feel terribly sorry for you.

[@jjguerreronz]

I Know somebody that doesn't have health insurance but pays one for the dog

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Insurance for pets is way cheaper. I pay $140 a month for my health insurance but I browsed pet insurance for my mom's dog and saw it was only about $20 a week or something like that, maybe less.

[@jjguerreronz]

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley the problem isn't the $20 a month, it's the people mindset... My friend could use that $20 a month to pay a gym membership to be healthy or just keep it and try to save $120 to get a health insurance for himself

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@@jjguerreronz Ooh. Yeah, if caring for the pet comes at the cost of neglecting yourself, you have your priorities backwards, in my opinion. Can't care for yourself if you're dead or too unhealthy to meet their needs.

[@Camorose007]

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley $20 a week is still $80 a month, investing that money instead of paying for pet insurance can allow for that money to build into an emergency fund. I personally won't EVER pay more than a grand for one procedure for my animal, no matter how much I love them.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@@Camorose007 I actually had that wrong. While it will still vary depending on the size and age of your pet, I'm seeing a dog that's between 30 and 50 lbs and only 2 years old can get insurance as low as $22 a month or as high as $40 a month, depending on the plan you select, with a $250 deductible (this is with checking through Nationwide's pet insurance). If $1000 is the most you're willing to pay for a procedure, you should be fine so long as your dog doesn't have to have repeat surgeries or gets cancer or another long-term illness. I suppose where I land at is if I don't have the money to care for the pet, and yes, that includes accidents and old age illnesses, then I don't need to get another pet. Financial situations do change but just like someone saves for an emergency fund for themself, save one up for your pet as well. That too should go into pet ownership. And as pet insurance is much cheaper than human insurance, IF you can afford it, get it (again, don't sacrifice insurance for yourself to get it for the pet...that's counterintuitive). The amount of times insurance has saved my ass when I got sick is too numerous to count so might as well do the same for the pet. If you don't lead an active life with your pet, just get a low plan that won't break your bank and won't make a big difference when saving for things.

[@colt0110]

Leave it to Americans to turn owning a pet to become big business 🤣

[@ingeniousJay]

Yea to some degree it's sounds disgusting but Capitalism is always the goal here.

[@d16024]

Sellabration I love capitalism

[@colt0110]

@@d16024 it's not capitalism really, just wastage...They can easily love u n live off ur leftovers if u wanted to but u spend on "specialized animal food" like it's the "best option". But if u leave ur baby's full diaper in the bin, that's a Thanksgiving feast for ur dog 🤣

[@IsaiahGamers]

And?

[@Watch-0w1]

@@colt0110 ewwww

[@Mhadyourfriend]

CNBC, you are killing it on youtube with these videos Great job 👍🏻✅

[@nostrandholdings2324]

Your name is scribbles🤣🤣🤣

[@cainmayn944]

Why is everyone so salty about having pets

[@at252]

It's jealousy. Being furless creatures, having no purring skills, they stand no chance to find a good job as home pets for themselves...

[@Alan_Mac]

No one is salty about having pets per se. We are salty about imbecilic pet owners.

[@dhonaincalifornia9743]

Im spending around 160-200 dollar a month just for food (40-50 a week) for my 5 rescue stray cats at home, just bought $ 250 cat cave last weeks, 5 pet beds for nothing coz they like cat cave better, 5 blankets and more stuff for them..and in return they give me so much joy

[@tibsyy895]

Get a life! Find some real joy, seriously! Peace

[@paulmolina2007]

Health insurance for my dog has been the best decision i have made for our family. That piece of mind that we get knowing that if anything happens, we can take care of him.

[@V1Pin]

Lol

[@ivyvanderwall]

Sad sad sad.

[@cesarinho22584]

they live way better than the kids in my country guatemala 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@swallowedinthesea11]

If you ever visit Chile and see a fifteen year old by the name of Matías Ignacio Vera Oyarzo, beat his ass for all of us!

[@ammarmasood1752]

Adopting a pet >>>>>>>>> buying them

[@pedromolina9558]

AmmarMs it’s better to adopt than to buy a puppy. Usually dogs that are adopted are already house trained and they give you so much love cause you saved them & gave them a home. A puppy is just too much work.

[@km0146]

Pedro Molina I hope you do realize when you “buy” a puppy you are also adopting it. You go through adoption paperwork no matter if you adopt the dog from the pound or a breeder. I get what you’re saying but you’re using the wrong terminology to explain it.

@@pedromolina9558 the house trained one are typically from foster homes. Shelter dogs can struggle with house training.

[@IReapZz95]

And this video doesn’t even talk about pet care like dog walking, boarding, etc. some people spend more than what all the pet parents they showed on just this on a monthly basis. Most dogs need to go potty every 6ish hours and most people spend at work for longer than 6 hours

[@ivyvanderwall]

Javier pereira rodriguez The term “Pet parents” should NOT even exist. This world is awful

[@leow5632]

They can be trained to use the pee tray. My dog does and the urine is locked up by a dog paper liner just like a diaper. No mess and odour at all.

[@IReapZz95]

@@leow5632 most people don't train their dogs to walk on the leash properly so I'm not sure how they will manage to do that. Either way, while dogs can be trained to do that, its sad to see when they are so engrained to go potty that way that they go outside at all. I once looked after a pup that would only go potty in the balcony of his house.... you would walk him and you could see him needing to pet but he would hold it until he got home.... it was so sad

[@nandakishore7070]

More pets are living American dream than humans

[@Luka23567]

Animals have better healthcare coverage than humans in America

[@missl5122]

Kids aren’t for everyone. I hate people who say “they aren’t the same.” Not everyone makes a great parent. For some, having a pet is better than raising a child and spending your whole life with that child.

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

No, they aren't the same, but I agree, not everyone makes a great parent, and I'd rather those who won't.... not try to do so. Do keep your pets happy! As I otherwise agree with you.

[@kumar97-q1h]

I support Childfree by choice

[@afroxyzz]

You are delusional.

[@tesoro7788]

Wow the pet industry is more lucrative than lots of countries’ GDP .

[@dis6wood]

And that’s on Merica

[@venomtailOG]

It's a bad thing it's coming more popular. The leeches will see the industry rise in profitability and raise the prices to earn more from our love for pets

I agree, they already do it with apartments.

[@purplecatinlove1900]

I have to admit my dog gets a paw manicure more throughout the year than I get a nail manicure

[@Clay44444]

Bruh they have to since all they do is stay at home and their nails be growing outta control

[@asdfghjkl-oo7lv]

@@Clay44444 yes I make sure to take my dogs on daily walks (especially on the side walk) and I let her dig holes in my backyard or in the woods. This keeps her nails short for about 3-4 months.

[@ivyvanderwall]

May Sal You’re pathetic then and I feel sorry for you. Hope you wake up one day.

[@purplecatinlove1900]

Trolly Bologna I will pray for you

[@ivyvanderwall]

May Sal Pray for what? That one day I can be just like you? Worshipping animals? Yeah no Thanks ~

[@Mattsaeus]

You’ve seriously done an analysis on growth and haven’t looked at inflation? Are you joking?

[@JohnControl]

Nobody: Mat t: am I a joke to you?

[@jonathanng138]

knew there was a problem with that

[@sheem.2450]

I am a pet sitter - so yes!!! Its booming!!! 🙌

[@L4736-b9f]

Still cheaper than having kids...

[@Almamater8888]

L 473695 and not a fraction as a rewarding.

[@sedrax4347]

I remember when dogs ate the leftovers now they eat better than I lol

[@ivyvanderwall]

Sedrax 43 It’s sad!!

[@lobo8902]

Gabby Dee how?

[@pri.sci.lla.]

Less than two years away from vet school 💪🏼

[@nilmargonzalez273]

Priscilla yess girl get that education!

[@laguzl]

My family has three husky's and one kitten. Our pets are members of our family. When one of us is sad they are there. When we come home each day they are at the door. They make us laugh and they give us unconditional love. I spend money on insurance, vets, food, toys, treats, medication and supplements because it's the least I can do for them. I do it because they are important to us.

[@adelabuidris6292]

You're a victim

[@sukhkaur9440]

Now even animals would encounter economic disparity and inequality issues.

[@allisontallantmcculley1047]

Chihuahuas deserve inequality and economic disparity because they are evil

[@goodfellabeats]

I love my dog but the way people care more about animals than other humans is disturbing.

[@franciscomartinez8959]

goodfellabeats a lot of humans are trash . dogs just show nothing but love

[@goodfellabeats]

@@franciscomartinez8959 No offense, but I can't help but to shake my head at that comment. What exactly are you basing your judgement of "a lot of humans are trash dogs show nothing but love" conclusion? Seems a little uninformed and misguided because there are approximately 4.7 million dog bites/attacks reported per year in the US alone and about 800,000 of those require medical care. Not to mention the stories like the recent one of an owner being attacked and eaten by her own dogs while she was taking them for a walk. How does that make them better than humans?

[@goodfellabeats]

@Creative World Not to be disrespectful, but your logic makes no sense. You're giving dogs credit for not being politically divided, racists, and not mass shooting people, which is ridiculous. They're aren't capable because they have low IQs, can't hold guns or public office and aren't an advanced species. But they are capable of violence; which they do 3x more than people. Over 4 million attacks in one year and 800,000 end with a person in the hospital so you "call BS" because a person provoked the dog. Ok, there were only about 1.2 million violent crimes in America this past year. A 3rd LESS than dogs; is it ok if the person who attacked was provoked? Another reason why your logic makes no sense is because those dog attacks are mostly on the elderly and babies. That's because they are animals with primitive "prey instincts". 50% of attacks that end in death are babies. Recently there was an 8 month old in Arizona and another 1 year old in North Carolina mauled by the family dog. One on the couch, one in the crib. So you think that is ok? Like I said, I love my dog to death and he is a great friend, but to devalue human life by saying we should care about dogs more than humans is crazy and evil. Humans are much more valuable. Our conversation right now is possible because of laptops, cellphone, the internet, words, the alphabet, exists. Animals can't even form words and we've found 20 different ways to communicate.

[@goodfellabeats]

​@Creative World I'm going to keep this short because your comment is littered with so many errors, assumptions, and conclusions that aren't based in reality or facts that I really don't even know where to begin. You're just making generalized statements base on nothing, really. It's cool that you don't trust the media but there is a difference between "the media" and ethology. I'd like to tell you the science behind why dogs attack, the fact that they aren't even as smart as most farm animals and rats, and ton of other facts I but think you'd just ignore reality and believe your own bias opinion. No matter how incorrect it may be.

[@goodfellabeats]

@Creative World Hi again. Can I be honest, I didn't read your last response. I kinda lost interest in conversing with you after the previous comment. I thought I made that clear. I value intelligent, insightful conversations done respectfully and I don't think I can achieve that with you. Feel free to have the last word. However, I won't be reading it. Have a great life.

[@xjlonelystar]

I don’t even have insurance...

[@jont2576]

Ironic I watch all these videos about poverty and homelessness and living in vans and trailers in America and I'm not even American,and here we are dogs and cats are a 72 billion dollar business.

[@satriaamiluhur622]

Huh, i just throw some fried catfish or boiled chicken wings to the floor when my cat meows at me. He always sleep on cold floor, and take a leak outside. My cat is not very demanding, and the idea of spending tons of money for animals, when it could be spent for more pressing matter, is perplexing for me

[@mountainman6172]

The maths doesn't add up in Ashley's pet expenditures: $45 every two moths for litters/hangers/food 4:20 $110 per months feeding + $60 every months for grooming 4:28 - 4:33 $45 (x2) per month for vets 4:36 Total pet expenditure: $282.5 a month which gives us a fixed yearly expenditure of $3,390 ($282.5*12) How did she get "$800 a year just for the vet cost combined"?

[@OnlyMoneyJM]

Dogs Animals overall are Way better then Some Humans! People are pure EVIL

[@dhonaincalifornia9743]

True

[@vg7985]

lol! Projecting much? Some animals are pure evil too.

[@OnlyMoneyJM]

@@vg7985 Not compared to a human

[@THECAR99]

@@dhonaincalifornia9743 yes

[@ivyvanderwall]

Mustang Cartel Nope. You and I both know that’s a lie so stop saying it. You just blindly want to believe all people are bad when they clearly aren’t and never have been. What a sheep.

[@ravzb40]

I remeber the first time I went to California in 2002 from the UK, and I was shocked with the amount of stray dogs there.

[@TJ-oo5mx]

California is a disgrace to the US. That's what big government does

[@saynotop2w]

California is also pretty big state, your anectode means nothing without proper stastics. Also, coyotes are natural native to California, which foreigners mistake as stray dogs.

[@ravzb40]

@@saynotop2w Maybe it has changed I'm saying from 2002 when I went I used to see a lot of pitbulls on the streets.

[@juancena1117]

California is big lol. Where did you go? Shelters have greatly improved In Los Angeles imo I used to see dogs everywhere too Now there's more homeless people.

[@ravzb40]

@@juancena1117 I went to Fresno, but yh you're right I went last year, now it's not stray dogs it's stray humans lol.

[@skolarii]

ADOPT DON'T SHOP

[@SumDumGai5]

SHOP DON'T ADOPT

[@infini.tesimo]

Not delay having children, people recognize children are far more than a hassle and cost more than pets assides being annoying so they get them instead to still have companionship without the drag.

[@davidkafka2452]

Which reveals the agenda behind many people who choose pampering pets over helping people. It’s laziness, it’s selfishness, it’s a fear of rejection.

[@LesleyGal]

I'll open up a pet insurance company RIGHT NOW

[@naturegirl2110]

Same. How to I go about that tho

[@ivyvanderwall]

Lesley G Why.....you know you don’t have to live like this, right?

[@thetiredtrademarkseal]

I don't mind spending a fortune on my pets, when they have given me more joy than any person I know, and no animal has ever disappointed me or betrayed me. 😌

[@thechaserichardson]

m0egrrL Damn right! 🙌🏼

[@rustyrust804]

beautifully put words. I am amazed.

[@V1Pin]

Because you live among humans all sheltered, safe and naïve 😂

[@mistywoo3161]

My cat bites and scratches me, and I still love him😊

[@Uebagi]

Imagine treating your fur-baby better than your non existent kids. You go girl!

[@purplecatinlove1900]

People are hating on children I have both children and pets they are both amazing and I love them all ways

[@4kwalkingtravel576]

I believe pets in the us got more presents and treat more than I did during my whole 25 yrs life

[@CRFSUIGENERIS]

It’s just so easy to love ❤️ pets vs. humans. It’s kinda sad to say that for some reason. I feel like I got more positive interactions with my pet at home (he died last June) than people around me. Thus, companies can capitalize on that emotion. I don’t blame them. Our love is going somewhere else, therefore, we open our wallets to protect that.

[@bootscooty]

It is easy but not as fulfilling

[@CRFSUIGENERIS]

Boot Scoot Well said.

[@ivyvanderwall]

C R F It’s sad...things shouldn’t be this way.

[@CRFSUIGENERIS]

Trolly Bologna I agree :(

[@davidkafka2452]

It’s safe lazy love, as long as you feed your pet and rub it down a couple times a day it’ll never leave or attack you. If you don’t like it’s behavior you have total capacity to prevent it. Pets don’t have much choice, in a way they are slaves to your emotional whims.

[@目は心の鏡]

That cat in the grass was peak adorable. I need more cats. I'm probably one of the few crazy cat lads (male). Just need to find my crazy cat lady and I'll be set.

[@sidneyboo9704]

Cats are great. Good luck

[@mdml0]

when you get a pet the hardest thing you have to remember is you're gonna have to get ready for it break your heart 15 or 20 yrs from now. A good way to teach children the feeling of losing a loved one.

[@Makes_me_wonder]

The relationship between a pet and its owner has always been and always will be that of a slave and master. Anyone who says otherwise is either lying or delusional.

[@illegalalien6542]

IMO the less pets destroying my home the better.

[@leow5632]

Most dogs stopped destroying things after 1/2 years old.

[@rxsesrose6736]

I spend more on my dog then my self. I also never go to the doctor because its way to expensive but I aways take them teheh.

[@Cynni393]

For you guys who forgo your own health insurance but make sure you have your pets on a plan, please reconsider your priorities

[@mjpartyof7784]

Animals enrich lives far beyond what most people realize!!! #dogmom #boxermom #rescuedogsrule!

[@ivyvanderwall]

MJ Partyof7 They really don’t but thanks for trying!

[@petergarcia8225]

America really shines in this situation. We all need a part of Americas in certain decisions all over the world. We can all consider ourselves an American.

[@edvaira6891]

Hell, I have 2 GUINEA PIGS, who you would think would be relatively cheap to care for...nope! They chow down through about $70 a month in veggies/hay/pellets and their vet care can be pricey too..for little fuzz balls!

[@lydiaanderson2870]

@Hello edvaira6891, How are you doing?

[@RomainSandt]

More people are abandonning their Pets too...

[@Soupbat]

Romain Sandt it’s because people get a breed and don’t research them , most common breeds are German shepherds and huskies

[@petergarcia8225]

When we are prepared for our pets we are also prepared for our family in more difficult situations. Travel, Health, and Communication. We all get overwhelmed with human interactions sometimes and most of us don't even realize it.😎😁😎

[@mahmoudshojai431]

A very sad state of affairs.

[@iamwhatiam5091]

@Shawn Huffman Sir, but they only like their domestic animals, they don't give a damn about the food they are consuming. It's not like they are giving up non-vegetarian food or becoming vegetarians and vegans. They can slaughter a cow or chicken in order to satiate their own hunger but care deeply about cats, dogs , hamsters, snakes , lizards, horses and whatnot. Pure hypocrites.

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

I'm enjoying my pets. I currently have two cats, one 18 years and one 13 years old. Having read a lot of the comments below, I need to note I do love children and I recognize that children and pets are not the same thing, and are not remotely equivalent. But, since I couldn't have children - i am happy with pets. I enjoy other people's children. And, for those here who say children are valuable because they will support you in your old age - depends very much on the child! Don't depend on depending on that. In fact, I dare say if you "produce" a child just to have someone (thing?) to care for you in your dotage, the child most likely will not ... As for adopt, don't shop - agree with cats. With dogs - all breeds differ in temperament and other regards.. If you do adopt a dog, I'd still largely prefer to get a breed - some breeds are less compatible than others. But there are breed rescue organizations, seriously worthwhile to investigate. Now that I am retired, and can be home to make sure the dog gets out, and can get the care it needs, I plan to get one. No, none of my pets have / will have health insurance, and I am willing to let them "go" when the medical prognosis states I should. Note - in many cases, having a pet is not an either/or thing. You can have children and have pets. You can have pets and have children - and both are totally different! You can have pets and also do what you can to help the homeless and starving people in this country and in others. Sheesh.

[@Michiganian8]

I don’t need animals to make my day

[@khangaming5067]

Please buy me also...give me some value ...😁😁😂😂😂

[@ENGlishJELLo-yk7up]

The love between a human and their pet is as strong as their pet's short life!

[@mohammedahmedgaafarelkhali7592]

It is stupidly wasteful and spendy to own a pet. Absolute TOTAL nonsense. Way more cheaper and logical to watch them from afar while they are living their best life HAPPILY in the "wild" FREE and far from crazy pet owners. Also did I mention pets are not part of your family. For goodness sake they are not even in your specie. If your really get the itch, go adopt a human and make them part of your family. WOW!

[@TylerPKegger]

I only spend $20 on my two dogs every 3 months on a 50 pound bag of dog food, that’s it.

[@OrganicStuff1]

I wanted to design dogs clothing for a living but I started doing drugs and it never happen :(

[@Naradkalikotay]

😥...u will be fine bro

[@Luigi-md1bd]

😂what a turn in events

[@MrCoryinnocence]

You can always get clean and follow your dreams 😁

[@TJ-oo5mx]

Go clean

[@cainmayn944]

Junkie

[@zeeshanparvez523]

They don't belong with humans, they're not for our entertainment

[@victorc8804]

My step mom and dad spend about $2,800 a year on 4 small boston terriers

[@stewiegriffin9218]

just like many people, they don't deserve the money they have.... life is not fair... oh well

[@charlief5970]

Stewie Griffin instead of complaining about how much others have and how they spend it, why don’t you go make some money lol

[@stewiegriffin9218]

@@charlief5970 I'm a finishing dental school in 3 years lol don't worry about me just imagine if u took all the money from all the undeserving idiots, what research can you fund... sad...

[@LegendNinja41]

@@stewiegriffin9218 or how much that could help other HUMANS (if someone of them cares about them) in the 3rd world, especially the Children can't do anything about being born in a 3rd world country with lack of food, education and a future.

[@stewiegriffin9218]

@@LegendNinja41 nah, they don't add value to no one's life, maybe just to the ceo's of the "non profits"... but this is beyond the scope of this....

[@tedcarl5382]

Should be; “How pets replaced the responsibility and companionship of family”.

[@ivyvanderwall]

TED CARL ^ 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Vinity16]

Who let the boomers learn how to comment on KZbin?

[@ivyvanderwall]

SpazyFay Who let the dog worshippers get on KZbin? We all have questions. Sit down.

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

Families have pets, too. Not necessarily a replacement.

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

@@Vinity16 Ok caveman. Who let you aboard?

[@jorgiea]

This is literally the plot of "the boss baby". BabyCorp vs. Puppy Co.

[@yukig3501]

It's fair if u had a kid u would spoil them within ur means same with pet industry their are family too. Instead of college degree exsp and school there are other things

[@ivyvanderwall]

yuki G PETS ARE NOT EQUAL TO HUMAN CHILDREN. What in the actual heck is wrong with you?!?

[@kingjames4886]

I love my dog... but if it comes to it I'm not getting him a transplant and feeding him immune suppressing drugs wrapped in coldcuts. that's a whole nother level of ridiculous.

[@saarthakkhanna1218]

Media: there aren't signs of slowing down! Industry:*slows down*

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Cheapest pet? Tarantulas. Only need to feed them once or twice a month, don't need to change substrate unless it's moldy or infested with mites, sadly can't be treated by a vet but no vet bills because of that. Only expensive thing for them is the actual tarantula its self and the enclosure. Oh and if you get lucky and get a female you will have her for 15-40 years depending on the species

[@ningthegreat]

Solid video as always by cnbc- how did you get so many pet clips they're so cute!

[@jackiek710]

There needs to be a serious discussion, followed by action regarding puppy mills, breeders, hoarders, etc. As a child of a failed dog breeder/ dog show enthusiast, let me tell you- many, if not most of those people are the absolute worst. Supporting evidence: 1) Many won't sell to anyone who isn't white, especially the bully breeds. 2) To celebrate my G.E.D., probation ending*, and upcoming 18th birthday, my mother said she'd pay for the phlebotomy classes I wanted to take to begin the path of becoming an RN. The day classes start, my sister interrupts my mom's sudden tantrum and the barrage of attacks that she spent the money (a grand more than the class) ordering a puppy from some Ukrainian breeder's website. Even more frantic now, she gives me 10 minutes to pack up and leave, while threatening to put a kitten (from one of two litters) that took to me in a hefty unless I took him. Fast forward 2-3 years since I became homeless, I came to visit. Imagine my shock and disgust discovering that poor, sweet dog spent 2, maybe 3 hours tops out of his cold wire crate where he was exiled to a damp, cold, and dark basement. He was such an awesome dog but because he wasn't "show quality", she saw him as an annoyance that she was "too tired and stressed' for. Mind you, the dog count had since increased by one or two- and per usual, she was spending child support and any other money she could take from us kids (gifts be damned) on artificial inseminations and other expensive vet services. 5 extremely bored dogs and 15 cats weren't enough. She needed a litter puppies. 3) A fellow breeder cleans her cages with bleach and other chemicals. My mom left one of her dogs there for breeding purposes. The irony is, the poor dog came back with his nuts chemically burned and he developed OCD because he was in so much pain that he'd constantly gnaw at them. She took him to the vet and got him a cone but she didn't do very much else before putting him down. 4) Many of these people's homes are DISGUSTING and they act like it's a good thing because it shows they're "authentic". They think of their dogs as status symbols and a pass when it comes to the upkeep of their homes, vehicles, and bodies. 5)I have always had a love for Siamese cats. I once found an ad on CL for a disabled kitten with a deformed paw in the shape of a crab claw. Arrived at the place- a rancid, dilapidated trailer that upon opening the aluminum door, flooded the lawn with the biggest stampede of cats I've ever seen. I know better than this but I fell in love with this kitten instantly and wanted to save her. The fat slob bragged about how she's had multiple kittens with this deformity and "they always sell like hotcakes, I love it." 6) A husband responds to a dog on the couch by lifting him up in the air and throwing him onto the wooden floor with enough force to break his leg. He's also taken his pre k kid's sick cat and shot him for fun instead of going to the vet. Amongst many other incidents, the cruelest was when he shoved a dog into a wire crate (again, with so much force and indifference) the toes got caught in the wire and the nails got ripped out. Husband or not, it was her job to protect them, either by rehoming, alerting the authorities, or divorce. How does anyone condone that, much less continue to bring more innocent victims around him? 7) They are usually the cause behind the groups of homeless cats, but sometimes dogs too. When the numbers get too high or they just want to dispose of an eyesore that has long since lost its novelty, they abandon them without a 2nd thought- except to worry about ASPCA tracing the animal back to them. 8) They put these animals through so much discomfort and pain just to make the animal look and behave unnaturally: chalk for the fur, metal collars with inward-facing spikes to choke them if they pull. With bull breeds- feeding them supplements and large amounts of weight gaining food that's healthy for ppl, not them. If you like a specific breed for whatever reason, just keep an eye out for a rescue. It doesn't take long. Anyway, there needs to be more regulation/ oversight.

[@JulezWinnfield]

I'm watching this video alongside our 7 year old chocolate brown toy poodle "Bentley", and he approves this message.

[@kenxiong6830]

Considering how much pet vet bills can cause I’ll stick to goldfishes

[@kenxiong6830]

Shawn Huffman true. Watching the run on the wheel is quite entertaining

[@mechajay3358]

It's about time that Pets get the care and attention they deserve.

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

So wait. Let me get this straight. Millennials move out and feel lonely, so they get pets. Old people no longer have their millennial progeny live with them, and they get lonely, so they get pets. I cannot relate. I’m Indian. We grow up in a house and raise progeny in the same house.

[@LegendNinja41]

some people are dumb, there isn't alot of things Indians do better then people in the West but in this case indians got it right and we got it wrong. Greets from Germany.

[@flawlessbutdysfunctional7787]

I work at a hotel and you Indians try to squeeze in 8 people in one queen size bed room and try everything to get free stuff nah y’all ugly asl asking for 4 blankets 6 pillows and 2 dish sets and the pull out bed at no extra charge and y’all still complain and try to get refunded after we refuse to give them any extra stuff the room is for 2 people not 2 adults and 6 kids y’all ugly

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

Dead Faces You mad, bro?

[@mrj8940]

@@flawlessbutdysfunctional7787 Yes, Indians love to have kids.... Unlike Caucasians who are going to be minority in their countries ( Australia) in few years Free borders right ah!

[@justrandomthings319]

@@mrj8940 Australia doesn't belong to white people. 🙄

[@billgates485]

We live in this Earth 🌎, because of animals.....

[@CogitoEgroSum]

Did she just say Master servant... well yes my Dog is my Master lol

[@donthaveausername6716]

everything in America is business

[@imwjamie]

It's not about the business It's all about love 🐕

[@bootscooty]

🤣

[@ivyvanderwall]

Walid Jami 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@IngasVideos]

I would love to get an updated report on this. I'm starting at Cat Cafe in Rock Hill SC and this would be great to show investors!

[@Happybidr]

One thing they didn’t touch on is the reason for the huge rise of vet costs and expenditures is likely tied to the fact that it costs $250,000 in tuition alone to go to vet school, comparable to medical school. Before, the costs were much lower, and anyone could afford to go to vet school for a fraction of med school. Now they have to charge a lot for current and growing number of procedures which are now required to address the fact that our beloved family members only live for 8-16 years or so. We all want to improve their high cancer rates, for example.

[@manoja9972]

How to gain all 72 billion into one food company

[@Nyckaka]

Oliver is so cute.

[@henrymccomments]

Dang money to blow Let’s be real

[@bootscooty]

Word. In a poor country you won't see this kind of fawning over curs

[@henrymccomments]

Oscar Asso'o Does a a dog need a spa day and a facial message.... “blowing money” I bet you’re a sucker that spends 800 a month on dog and justifies but calling the dog family

[@ivyvanderwall]

Oscar Asso'o A loved one is a human

[@ivyvanderwall]

Oscar Asso'o Um Yes necessarily. That hasn’t changed and never will.

[@ivyvanderwall]

Oscar Asso'o You can love animals without worshipping them. You know that right?

[@Bigshiesty1]

Dogs are getting more love than I am

[@bootscooty]

Leave it up to someone to say "they're giving more love!" Hmm not cuz they're trapped or anything

[@at252]

Animals put huge efforts for get loved in the first place. Do you?

[@bootscooty]

@@at252 they don't have to do anything but be furry and cute and themselves. You're insane to think they're putting in effort. Are you ok?

[@ivyvanderwall]

Boot Scoot Amen!!

[@amantyagi3287]

Where I can download the research report? Please help

[@AdityaMahat]

Let's be honest.... Because people got lonlier!

[@mellowbirddreamer77]

Loner culture. Definitely. Look at what's written in memes and online. People aren't connecting like they were 10-20 years ago. It's social media doing this. I saw this coming several years ago

[@davidkafka2452]

Are pets really the ideal solution though? It’s just spending money to make you feel better.

[@XOPOIIIO]

Children are better than pets.

[@IsaiahGamers]

No

[@Joy4everM0RE]

Nope

[@112yroldaang8]

What is wrong y’all

[@tairz2013]

Think some of these pets might be living better me lol

[@user-pg9fv7su8q]

Guess I'm weird, but I just don't understand why people want to spend so much on pets.

[@eze07888]

You aren't weird and you shouldn't be forced to understand. Just don't judge on people wanting to spend money on what they care most about. One could say the same thing for anything - drinking, going out, luxury clothes. It's not for everyone. I learned to understand both stands.

[@user-pg9fv7su8q]

@@eze07888 The rare well thought out KZbin comment 👍 very good point

[@davidkafka2452]

Why aren’t we using more of this disponible income to help the impoverished in developing countries? We care so much about animal rights but then are OK with slave labor conditions for humans making the clothing for these pets. Americans would benefit from a more global perspective.

[@ellamulti8030]

I bought a winter coat for my dog that cost more than mine

[@arthurzhu795]

Bow Imaging all those billions went to hobos

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

And what of your luxuries are you forgoing for the homeless?

[@isidoreaerys8745]

Taniko Kishimoto well certainly tanishikono morimoto, a lot more than you. Advocating on behalf of those less fortunate rather than personally attacking those that do.

[@shawnconway5280]

Meanwhile. Humans starve around the world

[@Alikaoz]

Good

[@ivyvanderwall]

Daniel Amade F u

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

AND.. you are helping, how?

[@shawnconway5280]

Taniko Kishimoto I spent 2016-17 digging wells for villages in Africa and helping WHO use hemp roots to filter water from stagnant sources in rural areas. Iv also donated my time to research into O2 farming for sustainable metro life. What about you?