Judging from the growth in upscale pet services, plenty of owners are still lavishing every comfort on their four-footed or feathered friends.
Look up "puppies" on Google and you'll see text ads for kennel clubs and pet-adoption services.
Rutledge points out that Lawrence's plan also outlines other services such as pet sitting, a dog taxi, retail options and a doggie bakery.
And any soiling will be disposed of and cleaned up by the pet handler, followed by environmental services sanitizing the area.
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There are now more than 35 major chains in this niche, from doggy day cares, groomers, and dog-walking providers to pet stores, dog trainers, and boarding services.
Indeed, a couple of dating agencies have realised the isolation that certain levels of pet devotion can impose, and have set up special services for "animal people".
Pet-centered amenities are "the next frontier of services, " said Daria Salusbury, a senior vice president at Related, adding that there are no longer any hard weight limits at their buildings.
"It's a very exotic choice for a pet, " Mary Lou Leiher, programme manager for Toronto Animal Services, told reporters.
People often incorrectly assume they will outlive their pet, or that a friend or family will take care of their pet when they are gone, according to Anne Culver, director of Disaster Services for the Humane Society.
Pet blessings via Twitter are being offered by a Surrey church as part of two special services.
The motel is just part of Animalle Mundo Pet, a new massive pet complex in Belo Horizonte, Brazil that sells everything from chocolate dog biscuits to assisted reproduction services.
Arlene Newbigging, Barclays Funeral Services funeral service arranger, said they would know by next week if it was a pet or human ashes.
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