This week we’re talking about ourselves and all the great info that can always be found on Petsource.org. That’s right we’re more than just a blog, we you’re number one source for all things pet related. Yesterday I mentioned our monthly photo contest in which we gave out tons of prizes to those who entered, today I want to talk about a way you can help us. As part of our continuous efforts to keep track of what’s on the minds and in the hearts of pet owners worldwide, Petsource regularly posts an easy to do survey geared toward helping us help you. Never do we ask any of your information and the results are simply used to help us offer you the information you desire on a regular basis. For example let’s take a look at this month’s survey entitled “Holidays and your pets-is the economy changing your shopping habits this year?”
Here are this month’s questions and how people of voting so far:
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Is the economy causing you to spend less on your pets? (24 votes) |
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Yes |
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54.2% |
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No |
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45.8% |
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If yes, what item have you most drastically reduced spending on? (14 votes) |
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Food |
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0.0% |
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Toys |
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57.1% |
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Treats |
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21.4% |
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Grooming |
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7.1% |
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Vet |
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14.3% |
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Are you planning to purchase gifts for your pet for the holiday? (24 votes) |
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Yes |
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70.8% |
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No |
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12.5% |
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Haven't decided |
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16.7% |
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Did you travel for the holidays last year? (24 votes) |
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Yes |
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45.8% |
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No |
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54.2% |
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Did your pet travel for the holidays last year? (16 votes) |
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Yes |
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37.5% |
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No, we boarded our pet |
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12.5% |
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No, our pet stayed with a friend/family |
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50.0% |
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Do you plan to travel this upcoming holiday season? (24 votes) |
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Yes |
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37.5% |
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No |
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54.2% |
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Havent' decided |
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8.3% |
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Is the economy affecting this decision? (24 votes) |
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Yes |
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45.8% |
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No |
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54.2% |
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What's the most you will spend on gifts for your pet this holiday season? (24 votes) |
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Under $25 |
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45.8% |
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$25-$50 |
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45.8% |
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$50-$100 |
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8.3% |
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$100+ |
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0.0% |
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Do you feel that overall you will be spending less during the holidays in comparison to last year? (24 votes) |
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Yes-I plan to make major cuts in expenses |
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33.3% |
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Yes-I plan to moderately cut back on expenses |
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45.8% |
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No-I plan to spend just as much as last year |
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20.8% |
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No-I plan to spend more than I did last year |
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0.0% |
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It is estimated that pet owners spent over $40 billion on pets in 2008. Do you believe consumers will continue to increase spending in '09? (24 votes) |
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Yes |
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20.8% |
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No |
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79.2% |
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As you can see it looks like this year is going to be a little light when it comes to our pet’s stockings. That being said you can see why we consider survey’s so useful and why we appreciate you the reader’s input so much. After all without your continued support of Petsource.org, we could never have become the one-stop pet shop we are today. Thank for your help and let us be the first to wish you Happy Holidays!