It's a Dog's Life

Personal massages and manicures. Gourmet food and designer duds. Hey, some humans don't live this well

You don't love your dog. Sure, you may take him for walks, pet him and even give him special snacks, but did you buy him a $190 designer shearling coat? Do you get him regular massages and manicures? Take him to dog singles mixers? Does he have a PetBrella? Do you have a heart?

With more single people now than in the past 30 years, a lot of human affection, and cash, is being spent on pets. "For people who don't have children, animals are as dear," says Steve Cohen, the owner of Miami Beach's Dog Bar, which offers organic food...

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