Purrfecting Pampering
“There are
no fewer than 5 dog reiki masters in the greater Montreal region offering to
help de-stress your pet using Japanese energy- healing techniques…
Last year, the 57% of Canadians who
own at least 1 pet spent $6.6 billion on pet products & services...
… the Canadian pet-supply industry
has climbed by an average of 4% every year since 2008 & shows no signs of
slowing down…
Ben Syne is one of those
entrepreneurs.
The 24-year old Montrealer is the
creator of DogSync, a free iPhone app designed to help families better manage
their dog’s care…
…Market research firm Packaged Facts
estimates that Americans spent $71.4 billion on pet supplies & services in
2013 alone…
DogSync, which is still in beta testing
mode, has accrued a modest 3,300 users so far- about half of whom live in the United States…
‘Dog owners are very funny. We’re crazy,’ Syne continues. 'We
willingly take an animal into our house, that we know will cost a tonne of
money & all we get back is love.’…
‘From cage-
free poultry, nest-laid eggs, ranch- raised meats, & wild-caught fish to
sun ripened fruits & vegetables, our fresh ingredients are raised locally,
passed fit for human consumption & delivered to our kitchens fresh,
preservative-free, & loaded with goodness.’…
The above
excerpt describes Orijen & Acana, two pet food brands made by Alberta’s Champion
Petfoods…
A 28-pound
bag of Orijen Regional Red dry kibble for dogs…costs $93.99 before taxes…
Even at
those prices, pet food only makes up one-third of Canada’s $6.6 billion pet-supply
market, second to veterinary care & services…
Linda Zago
owns Muzo Inc., a pet hotel & resort in St.- Henri near the Lachine Canal. Some dogs visit almost every day
while their owners are at work; others spend weeks at Muzo while the owners
travel…
The
facility boats indoor & outdoor play areas, as well as junior, standard,
luxury, & presidential suites for dogs, ranging from $46 to $85 a day. The
dogs also get three 10-minute walks along the Lachine Canal
a day. Additional private walks, individual or group playtime, & services
like grooming & teeth-brushing are a la carte…
Eve Sabon
offers a similar service with her company, DoggyDay Pet Services. Instead of a
centralized facility, she has a network of cat & dog boarders around the
city who can take on a cat or dog for a fee while the owner is away…”
Tracey Lindeman
The Gazette, Montreal
Aug. 16/2014
Cute Critter Pic
Weekly Chuckle
Memorial
Tammy Too (Aug. 5/1995)
20 years ago I lost my best friend & the one of the greatest gifts life has ever given me. Today I still can't find the words to express the depth of my grief. I love you Tam & will continue to miss you each & day for the rest of my life. Rest in Peace.
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