“‘For The Dogs’ Has a Whole New Meaning”

I was very intrigued by the article. First, the title “‘For The Dogs’ Has a Whole New Meaning”, drew in my attention, it is a sensationalist title and I’m sure it was meant as an attention-grabbing device. I liked how the beginning of the article was a broad listing of what you would think would be fancy foods meant for humans. Then, after the first five lines the narrower topic of fancy pet foods become clear.

Throughout the article I liked how the use of facts and quotes balanced out with the description of the pet expo. I also liked that there was some humor at the end, because some things that were mentioned in the article seemed a little ridiculous. The author Andrew Martin appealed to the readers’ senses because he used very descriptive language especially when describing the taste of the dog treats. He really pained a good picture for the reader of the pet expo. Also, the use of the facts and quotes made the article seem reliable.

As an owner of three cats, my kitties eat organic kibble. However, I never have been drawn in to buying any fancy treats for them. The article mentioned that the “demand for luxury pet products is strong enough to lure companies and even celebrities into the business” and I was wondering if that has helped the pet business continue to thrive during the recession. Are people buying a designer, and most likely more expensive, dog bed because they like the designer?  I just buy my cats cheaper toys because I know that in a few days the toy will be lost under a couch.