The document discusses how loving pet owners form close bonds with their pets, similar to the bond between parents and children. It provides statistics showing that over half of pet owners see themselves as "pet parents" rather than owners, and view their pets as family members. The bond between a dog and its owner can be as strong as that between a baby and its parents.

1. “Loving and Responsible
pet owners absolutely go
through “child-like”
experiences with their
pets.”

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3. The bond formed between a dog and its pet parent may be close to the one shared between a baby and his or her parent.
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Studies Shows…
The bond formed between a dog and its pet
parent may be close to the one shared
between a baby and his or her parent..
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54% of Americans now consider
themselves to be "pet parents"
rather than "pet owners". –
Canine Corner, Psychology T
oday

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“The biggest
responsibility of all is
LOVE!”- Pet Parent
Responsibility 101

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“81% consider their dogs to be a family member,
equal to children.” – Canine Corner, Psychology Today

7. Photo Credit: Photo images are by Quiros, Patricia. "Grifo Quiros and Patricia Quiros ." 2013. JPG file.
“Yes, I often
put the needs
of my dog
before my
own, just like
a parent does
for their child.
Why?
Because we
love them as
our own furry
kid!

8. “77% of pet owners admit that they
talk to their pets as if they were
family members.” – Canine Corner,
Psychology T
oday
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9. “Just as
parents
love
children
and
children
love
parents, I
love my
dog and
my dog
loves me.”
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Family Time!
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11. No, it s not the exact same as a
child, but I also lost A LOT of
sleep.
Loving, responsible pet owners
absolutely go through childlike experiences with their
animals.
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12. “More than half of the
dog owners (58%) are
comfortable using
nicknames for
themselves such as
"Mommy" and "Daddy"
when talking about
themselves in reference
to their dogs.” – Canine
Corner, Psychology T
oday
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“I have a voice! Its my
pet parent – Woof!

14. “What
should I get
my mommy
for Pet
Parent Day
– April 27,
2014 this
year – I
think?”
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15. “Dogs are not our whole
life, but they make our lives
whole.” - Roger Caras
“Dogs are not our whole life,
but they make our lives whole.”
- Roger Caras
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16. “Who Rescued
Who? Grifo
rescued me…
Love you very
much!” - Mommy
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17. “We have Pet Parents too!”
– Dogs of the World Unite!
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18. “Play Time after
shopping!” - Grifo
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19. “Quality
time with
my baby
boy
Grifo!”
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“Thank you from
Grifo and I”.