More Australians Treat Their Pets as Family Members

Here’s a compelling article from The Sydney Morning Herald. It’s called More People are Treating Pets as ‘Family Members Who Understand Them.

In it, Sophie Aubrey shares some interesting observations. Here’s one that’s particularly thought-provoking:

The nation’s pet obsession is also reflected in our spending. Australians are now coughing up $13 billion a year on their pets, with about a third going to food, a fifth goes to vet services and 10 per cent to accessories.

Have a look at the complete article for more of her fascinating piece.

Read the source article at smh.com.au