Day Care, it's not just for kids anymore. From the Buffalo News:
Day care is not just a service, but a necessity for many parents. For some dog owners, who consider themselves parents, having a place to keep their pooch during the day is becoming a must-have service."It's definitely worth it," said Julie Gracze of Hamburg, whose dog has been going to day care for more than a year. "When my dog leaves, she's exhausted, but she would stay all night if she could."
The growth of pet day care centers is part of an explosion in spending on American pets. From "doggy Prozac," to wardrobes, to day care, Americans spent $32.4 billion on their pets last year, double the $17 billion spent in 1993, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. This year, Americans will spend an estimated $2.2 billon on pet services alone.
Where child care can set parents back between $30 and $40 a day, dog owners shell out around $20 a day, with discounts for multiple-day visits.