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Wag! Survey Finds 59% of Pet Parents Plan To Take Their Dogs And Cats Trick-or-Treating This Halloween

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With spooky season approaching, Wag!, (Wag! Group Co.) (Nasdaq: PET), an American pet services marketplace company powering a mobile-first technology platform that enables on-demand and scheduled dog walking, overnight care, training, and other pet care services, surveyed pet parents nationwide to see how they were preparing to celebrate Halloween with their pets. Wag! conducted a national scientific random sample of 1,000 U.S. adult dog or cat parents, and while it may not be surprising that 95% of pet parents are excited for Halloween this year, more pet parents are planning to involve their furry friend in all of the excitement.

Key Points: 
  • This year, 59% of pet parents, who celebrate Halloween, plan to take their pet(s) Trick-or-Treating, and for 12% of the Trick-or-Treaters, it will be their first time.
  • It's no secret that now more than ever, dogs and cats are considered "family members" instead of just "pets."
  • wouldn't dare tell pet parents how to dress their pet, the survey did find that people generally agreed on some tail-wagging costumes for certain breeds.
  • While Halloween is a favorite time of year for revelry, it does pose some unique challenges for pet parents.