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Linda Hanf –
Missy Hope the Pomeranian
Missy Hope had a rough beginning. Her mother tried
to destroy her (bit her several times). She was removed
from her mom and hand-raised, thus the name “Hope.”
She is a joyful girl and loves life.
PETS BYTHE NUMBERS
The Southeast holds the highest number of industry establishments –
22.1% of pet stores are estimated to be in the region.
Number of vets and vet technicians = 2,450 in the state of South Carolina.
In 1985, the Boykin Spaniel was named South Carolina’s state breed.
The top breed of dog is, no surprise, a Labrador retriever.
The top breed of cat is the Persian cat.
65% of cats are allowed to sleep on their owner’s bed,
whereas only 39% of dogs get permission.
Owners typically spend $100million a year on cat treats and $1
billion on dog treats.
Did you know that more people own cats than dogs? Approximately 86
million people own a cat, while 78 million have a dog.
One of the best ways to adopt a pet is to visit a shelter or rescue. About
2.7 million, or 21%, of animals are adopted this way.
78% of dog owners allow their pups to hop in the car for a ride, but only
8% of cat owners try to get their feline friend out-and-about.
95% of Americans admit to buying their pets Christmas gifts.
It’s not just cats and dogs in your neighbor’s backyard: the CaptiveWild
Animal Protection Coalition estimates that as many as 7,000 tigers are
kept as household pets.
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