Top 10 Most Popular Halloween Pet Costumes for 2011

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pirate costume

Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore. The National Retail Federation has been tracking Halloween shopping trends and estimates that Americans will spend aproximately $310 million on pet costumes alone! This is the ninth year the NRF has conducted surveys on consumer Halloween spending and favorite costumes.

They’ve released the results of their 2011 research including the Top 10 Pet Costumes:

1. Pumpkin
2. Devil
3. Hot Dog
4. Bee
5. Cat
6. Witch
7. Bows/Fancy Collars/Bandanas
8. Pirate
9. Dog
10. Ghost

What is your pet’s favorite Halloween Costume? Post comments here or share photos with us on Facebook!

Why Does it Cost More to get my Dog Groomed than to Get My Own Hair Cut?

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I was researching deals and money-saving tips on dog grooming and found this funny list along with some very useful FAQ’s at Pampered Pet Mobile:

Why does it cost more to get my dog groomed than my own hair cut?

Hear are the top ten reasons:

10. Your hairdresser doesn’t wash and clean your rear end.

9.You don’t go for eight weeks without washing or brushing your hair.

8.Your hairdresser doesn’t have to give you a sanitary trim.

7.Your hairdresser doesn’t have to clean your ears.

6.Your hairdresser doesn’t have to remove the boogies from your eyes.

5.You sit still for your hairdresser.

4.Your haircut doesn’t include a manicure or pedicure.

3.Your hairdresser only washes and cuts the hair on your head.

2.You don’t bite or scratch your hairdresser.

1.The likelihood of you pooping on the hairdresser is pretty slim.