Amy Tokic

Economic pressure is forcing many to make hard spending choices - but for most pet owners, their animals aren't part of that conversation. The Rover report found that 58% consider pet care a non-negotiable expense, and 57% say it would be the last budget category they'd reduce. What would you cut back on for your pet? Nearly 1 in 3 Canadian pet owners say they'd give up almost any personal expense before cutting back on their animal's care, according to the report.

Planning a family vacation but not sure what to do with your dog? While leaving them at home with a sitter, a family member or in a kennel is always an option, many pet parents find it hard to fully relax knowing their furry BFF is back home without them. That's why more people are simply bringing their dogs along for the trip. So how popular is pet travel? According to GlobalPETS, around 48% to 54% of Canadian pet parents now travel with their dogs (1). The tradeoff, though, is cost.