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Americans spend $70 billion on pets, and that money could do more good

  • Written by Sandra Woien, Lecturer of Philosophy, Arizona State University
Pet spending in the U.S. is estimated to have exceeded US$72 billion.star5112, CC BY-SA

Sylar, the border collie, has his own mansion along with a trampoline and indoor pool. The dog’s adorable features, along with his notable intelligence, earned his owner’s devotion along with many social media fans.

Sylar’s mansion, where other...

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