The baby boomers best friend
By Boomeryearbook.com
Let’s face it guys, in many cases our dogs are truly our best friends. Sure they take a lot of work, but as baby boomers, our dogs are oftentimes our “most faithful” Valentine; always happy to see us, always there for us, and always filled with love. Maybe the aging senior generation preferred owning a less high maintenance white Persian kitty cat or other docile animal; but for many baby boomers there’s no better alternate than the company of dogs. This Valentine’s Day I plan on buying my pooches (I personally have 3) some cute ‘presents’.
While I know this article might seem frivolous to some, and a little along the lines of ParisHilton-esque behaviors, I’m going to talk about gifts for the baby boomers dog. I guess the first question is ‘What are boomer dogs?’ The answer to that is simple: dogs that are, in dog years, well matured and er “middle”aged. Or, dogs that are owned by baby boomers can also be classified as boomer dogs. I don’t want to use the word old because that might make some baby boomers, including myself, feel a little touchy.
No matter what the reason was for baby boomers buying dogs, the fact is that dogs are just so lovable. My husband and my dogs are the only ones in my baby boomer empty nest house this Valentine’s Day so I thought to myself: why don’t I buy my dog something? It’s not as ridiculous as it sounds.
Dog breath STINKS. The solution: “dogtoids” … breath mints for dogs! It’s ingenious because really, you’re doing yourself a favor by buying them.
You can also buy your dog cute t shirts. I’m not really into buying dog clothing, especially in the summers, but some of the t shirts are just adorable and aren’t such a bother for dogs in the month of February. “To love, obey” is one of my favorite slogans on a dog t shirt.
Another fun gift could be balls that glow in the dark. You can play fetch with your dog at night too. Most balls will also float in the water and are made out of extra durable rubber. You probably already have treats for your dog but indulge this weekend and buy heart shaped treats to get into the full V Day fervor. You could also buy your dog a cute and plush heart shaped cushion for their bed, crate or favorite spot. (LOL, the foot of my bed).
What I just love buying for my dog is collars. I can’t get enough of them. You can buy such adorable heart-shaped collars for your dog, and your dog can wear one of those all year round. Heart shaped dog toys also make for useful gifts. Dog bowls and dog feeders can also be bought that have a Valentine theme.
All you baby boomers out there, if you’re not doing anything special for Valentine’s Day, at least make it special for your dog!
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