Down economy going to the dogs?
Photographer: WPTV
Posted: 07/13/2011
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Travel, shopping and food. Americans have cutback on just about everything in this down economy to stay afloat -- everything, that is, except mans' best friend.
"Some pet owners will go so far to care for their pets before themselves, and it's costing a lot of money," a local groomer told NewsChannel 5.
So how much are people spending and why? It's a special report that airs Wednesday night on NewsChannel 5 at 11.
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