Do-Good Veterinarians Bring Care to Pets of Dallas' Homebound, Elderly

Do-Good Veterinarians Bring Care to Pets of Dallas' Homebound, Elderly

Between grooming, preventative care, food and medication, the average pet owner now spends at least $512 annually for a dog and $634 for a cat, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates. For many seniors — a demographic that is growing faster in the United States than any other age group and has become increasingly cost burdened in the years since the pandemic — those annual costs can be impossible to afford, even a…

Care vs. Cost: Pet Spending Reflects Broader Consumer Trade-Offs Amid Economic Uncertainty

This is only a glimpse of the data available to CivicScience clients. Discover more data. The shape of the economy and consumer spending are indefinitely intertwined. And never is this more clear than during periods of economic uncertainty amid ever-evolving tariff policy. Virtually every industry is impacted by a tumultuous economy, as Americans reconsider their priorities for the short and long term.  Although pets are often considered part of…