From 'It's Just a Dog' to 'That's My Baby': How Pet Parenting Became America's Newest Identity
Somewhere between the organic grain-free kibble, the Instagram Reels with 400K views, and the birthday photoshoot complete with a smash cake, 'having a dog' quietly became 'raising a dog.' America's pet parenting culture is booming — and what it reveals about us is equal parts heartwarming and hilariously on-brand.
