Friday Funnys! Pet Peeps!

Huck & Finn 😎 🐺

No, not these peeps! Photo by Md Abu Nasir Limon on Unsplash

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¡Hola, amigos! ¡Qué pasa! 🇪🇸 🇺🇸

Ah, the things we do to pamper our pets! This piece will be about the pups and puddy cat protectors. If that’s not your persuasion, well, pardon my posterior. Kindly piss off and look for another party. 🤪

Preposterous? Please, let’s not pretend they’re in second place when it comes to our preoccupation with anything else. 😎

Yes, our pets may be front and center for our posts, but guess who the photo participant is? 🤷‍♂

By the way, did you ponder why I didn’t title this pet perks, instead? Or, I could have reverse-engineered pet peeves. Percolate on that premise. 🥸

No need to protest, they have plenty of dirt on us. Haha!

Shall we pawsitively proceed? Purrfect! 👏

Ok, raise your hand if this happens in your house.

While figures vary by survey, recent data from 2022 indicates that approximately 76% of dog owners allow their dogs to sleep in the same bed with them. Other studies show slightly different percentages, with some reporting around 45% or 72%. &

• Recent surveys: A 2022 survey found that 76% of dog owners allow their dogs to sleep in the same bed.

• Older surveys: Other surveys have reported figures like 45% or 72%.

• Reasons for sleeping with dogs: Common reasons include reducing loneliness, stress, and anxiety, as well as feeling safer and closer to the pet.

• Variations by marital status: Single dog owners were slightly more likely to allow their pets in bed (80%) than married dog owners (73%) in one study. AI overview.

Yeah, Finn sleeps around, too. Haha! MargaretGypsy, if you visit, keep your door closed. 😁

Jeff Foxworthy makes an excellent point about dog poo. 🤩

Shall we discuss purchasing pet toys?

The global pet toys market was valued at approximately USD 8.50 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow significantly, reaching around USD 15.29 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.81% during the forecast period.

Current Market Valuation 2023, registering to 2030.

• 2023 Valuation: The pet toys market was valued at USD 8.50 billion in 2023.

• Projected Growth: It is expected to grow to USD 15.29 billion by 2032, reflecting a robust demand for pet toys as pet ownership continues to rise globally. AI Overview

Popcorn anyone? 🤗

Zootopia 2 dominated the Thanksgiving weekend. A PG-rated movie sequel centered on a dynamic partnership in a world of talking animals trounced box-office records -but it’s probably not the film you were expecting. Zootopia 2 earned a slew of superlatives, including the highest global debut of 2025 and the # №1 movie globally, domestically, and internationally for the weekend. Its domestic receipts tallied $156 million since Wednesday, including $96.8 million over the traditional weekend, according to Variety. Wicked: For Good did pretty all right, though, bringing in $93 million over the weekend. But Zootopia 2 also garnered more encomiums from critics than the second installment of Wicked did. It’s Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 91%. MorningBrew

Finn and Family have followed this YTuber for years. We think we have our hands full with one; she has four. Whoa!

And talk about pup hair; probably enough to supply a wig factory. Haha!

Paw Spa 🐺

At least twice a year, Becky’s son Mike visits from Paris. He pampers Finn by bathing, massaging, and applying a pad softening balm on his paw pads. Finished off with a pedicure and nail polish (kidding). Here is the proof.

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Are owners like their pets?

Scientists Find Golden Retrievers and Owners Share the Same Behavior

• Researchers reported a genome-wide comparison in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and said Dr Eleanor Raffan, “The findings are really striking- they provide strong evidence that humans and golden retrievers have shared genetic roots for their behaviour.”

• Using the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, researchers assessed over 1,300 dogs between three and seven, with owners completing detailed questionnaires covering over 70 behaviors and categorizing them into 14 groups.

• Researchers identified specific genes, such as PTPN1, linked to dog aggression and human intelligence, ROMO1 tied to trainability and emotional sensitivity, and variants like HUNK and ASCC3 connecting dog nervousness to human worry and mood swings.

• For dog owners, recognizing genetic and emotional components may change training, while veterinarians could tailor treatments using links between canine fearfulness and human anxiety genes.

• The research suggests shared emotional wiring between humans and golden retrievers, as these overlaps influence anxiety, intelligence, and how long we ruminate on embarrassing moments. Ground News

I’ve yet to find a similar study about GSDs. Maybe I don’t want to know how similar Finn and I are in personality. Haha!

PSA

Whether you’re walking to allow your pooch to perform a PP&S (pee, poop, & sniff) play, or any other activity THEY deem pertinent, please leave your phone in your pants and pay full attention to their safety, persuasion, and particular interests, and be patient. 👍

Did we put you to sleep with this priceless parade? Provide you with a plethora of picayune piffle? Pump you full of plentiful pizzaz?

Proper enough. We always appreciate your patronage. Enjoy your weekend.

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