Now your pets can display your political preferences
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In the midst of an historical presidential campaign, we probably shouldn’t be surprised to read that pets can now be part of the events. But, truth be told, we were slightly startled by an article on campaign buttons for animals. And we had to share.
‘Sharon Young has designed and sold political buttons and T-shirts for about 15 years. But maybe she’s been barking up the wrong tree. ‘Her newest creation –- campaign buttons for canines –- is leading the pack. ‘Patriotic Pets buttons come with slogans such as ‘Bark Obama for President’ and ‘100% McCain9.’ ... ‘For Young and other purveyors of political merchandise, sales have been super strong this campaign season. Young says her monthly sales have been double what they were in 2004. Since last fall, she has sold more than 100,000 campaign buttons, including more than 2,000 of the $5.95 dog tags.’