How the Economy Has Affected Dog Ownership

In the current economy with one of the highestOne of the ways to lower vet costs is by getting
jobless rates and numerous financial issues facingpet insurance. This is no longer considered a luxury
people today, our dog rescues and dog shelters arefor the wealthy but now is affordable for anyone
filling up with pets from people wishing to providewith plans that cost no more than the average spent
their dog a quality life, but can no longer afford.on annual routine vet visits. With the cost of
There are ways to solve the financial burden, helpcatastrophic care on the rise even for pets, having a
people who find themselves in a dilemma where ifpet health insurance policy will help and could provide
they could save some money they could keep theiran alternative to euthanizing.
dog, and help the shelters.With literally thousands of pet websites on the
As one of the webs fastest growing premierinternet all claiming to have the best pricing, fantastic
websites, we began to explore ways to help dogdeals with sale tags all over enticing the user to "Buy
owners as well as help over burdened shelters andfrom Me we're cheap" who do you trust. We asked
rescues. We too have started talking more byourselves this question "How can we provide our
making it a point to encourage our customers andusers the very best for their dogs and pets, have
readers to adopt. Although there are many peoplelowest prices anywhere on or off line, and provide
unemployed, finding it difficult to afford their petsthe shipping strength people trust for name brands
there are still more people who can as well as peoplepeople trust?"
looking to add a dog to their family.We knew that Remarkable Dogs needed to be a
With the advent of websites like who make locatingwebsite driven by users and customers if we were
a dog from a shelter very convenient, searching bygoing to deliver on that question. Unlike huge
size, age, breed, and zip code along with numerouscorporations with shareholder value being the primary
local rescues and shelters. Finding the perfect matchconcern we could provide a platform with only our
is only a mouse click away. Statistics show that whilecustomers in mind.
there is record drop offs to shelters and rescues inWell our months of research paid off. Our Pet Supply
the states hardest hit by the current economic woesStore on-line has the lowest prices of any pet store
other states have experienced record adoptions toaround shipped through Amazon, the world leader on
the point that they had to import pets from othershipping. We're not just tooting our own horn, give it
states. All seemingly to suggest, that the situationa try, and experience for your selves what our
although not getting much better it is stabilizing andthousands of users do all the time. When we say the
not getting worse.lowest prices around, we do not mean just few
While this information and progress seems promising,items to make the claim, but rather of the over
it will be all for not if the economy gets any worse.100,000 pet supplies available better than 90% are
The latest news is filled with different views onpriced lower; not off brands either name brands dog
financial issues from "the recession is over" toowners are accustom to buying.
according to an interview with an economist on WWJWe did not stop at just pet supplies either; we
News Radio,"...if we calculate unemployment the waydecided to provide articles with real information to
it was done during the Great Depression...we arehelp people understand their particular dog breed.
currently at nationally 20% and those states hardestWith information on dog health to training all, free.
hit already cresting 30%." Even though when youThe feedback we get everyday says we delivered
calculate what constitutes a "recession" it is actuallyon the promise to provide the very best for your
over, unemployment shows no sign of a recoverydog at the lowest prices, from a shipper people trust
with many people fearing their jobs will end withinwith helpful information and affordable services.
the next 12 months.The old adage of a few years ago said "every dime
Understanding the mindset of most pet owners iscounts" has now changed to "every penny counts."
that they will do anything for their dogs even if itIf you or a friend find that saving some money can
means foregoing a utility bill or sacrificing somethinghelp you keep your dog there is a place you can buy
for him or herself. We know that people who ownwith confidence. If you can lower your expenses,
pets live longer, are happier and are generally intake in a dog from a shelter, and adopt then
better shape.shopping with us and reading the information will help.