Dog~crazy New Yorkers treat their pets like people
@...@The Empire State is a dog~loving haven with 88 percent of pet owners talking to their furry friends as if they were human, according to a Siena College poll released Monday// **We sure love our pets,** said pollster Don Levy// **Virtually all pet owners say that they speak to their as if it were a human being at least once in awhile with nearly six in 10 saying they do so all the time//**
@...@Of the 42 percent of New Yorkers who actually own a pet, more than half — 57 percent — identify as a pooch person// Just 17 percent call themselves a cat lover// The poll also showed that most people spoil their animals with just 27 percent of pet owners surveyed spending less than $500 on items ranging from food, vet visits, toys and grooming//
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