The popularity of young people as pet owners has grown significantly over the past ten years.  When I was growing up it seemed like only families living in houses with yards had dogs, but now young people take dogs to college with them and couples living in small apartments adopt puppies.  Trendy pet stores, celebrity pets, dog and cat fashion, animal adoption advertisements, and the growth of pet-friendly hotels and rental units have all contributed to the increase in pet adoption by young owners.

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June 20th is Take Your Dog to Work Day! I’m fortunate that my dogs are with me every day while I work, but now those who have to leave the house have an excuse to spend some extra time with the furrier members of the family!
Take Your Dog to Work Day was started in 1999 to celebrate companion dogs and encourage people to check out their local animal shelters and breed rescues. Businesses are also encouraged to welcome pets on this day to help promote adoptions.
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