Millennials get blamed for ruining industries every day, but there's one sector their providing a major boost for: the pet business. Dogtopia's Neil Gill joins Cheddar to reveal why Generation Y is causing a boom for the dog-services space. They may be lagging behind when it comes to marriage, childbirth, and home buying, but young people are wasting no time in becoming pet owners.
In fact, Gen Y pet ownership has officially surpassed that of their Baby Boomer predecessors. Neil Gill explains how these trends are changing the landscape for his dog daycare, boarding, and spa franchise. The CEO and President says it's forcing his company to emphasize technology and pet humanization.
A Colorado funeral home owner where 115 decaying bodies were found tried to conceal the improper storage of corpses and claimed he was doing taxidermy, according to a suspension letter sent to him by state regulators.
Air travel costs are up but there are ways to make the airport experience better and cheaper. Travel journalist Francesca Page joined Cheddar News to provide how to bring those costs down while traveling, especially ahead of the holiday season.
Senior dogs only have a 25% adoption rate, according to the ASPCA. Josey Miller of Best Friends Animal Society and seven-year-old Christine the Chihuahua joined Cheddar News to discuss the benefits of adopting older pets and to dismiss some myths about taking them home.
