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Americans shell out for pet costumes

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It looks like Americans won't be forgetting their fur babies this Halloween. They're getting in on the costume action in a big way.  The National Retail Federation says pet owners are expected to spend $370,000,000 dollars to dress up Fido and Fluffy this year.  That's $40 million more than 2011. 

The group did a survey and found out what costumes will be the cat's meow. Expect to see a lot of pumpkins and devils. 

 

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