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FILE - This Jan. 2, 2014 file photo shows leather dog collars displayed at the Pussy &amp; Pooch Pet Lifestyle Center store in Beverly Hills, Calif. An industry spokesman said Americans spent an all-time high of $55.7 billion on their pets in 2013 and will creep close to $60 billion this year on Thursday, March 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

US trade group: Spending on pets at all-time high

By SUE MANNING - Associated Press

A Miniature Dachshund puppy dressed in costume is paraded through the French Quarter during the Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans on Sunday. The parade of dogs and their owners, a twist on the Krewe of Bacchus, benefits animal welfare organizations. (Associated Press)

Americans spent over $53 billion on pets last year

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This undated image provided by PetHub shows a PetHub dog tag. If your dog gets lost, anyone can scan this tag on a cell phone using a QR (quick response) scanning app and immediately get access to the dog owner's name, address and phone number. Or if you don't have a phone, you can call a 24/7 number and report the found dog. (AP Photo/PetHub, Brian Seales)

Holiday pet presents are getting high-tech

By Sue Manning - Associated Press

Holiday gifts for pets following high-tech trend

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Boomers’ love of pets could change as both age

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