I just spoke with him, too. He asked for my social security number and credit cards, mother's maiden name ... Is that weird?
KIDDING!
I was very impressed with him. He had some good, thoughtful questions and obviously put some time into researching the subject before conducting the interviews.
One of the reasons he decided to write the story is the pet industry is starting to get concerned about aging baby boomers. It's documented that we love pets and spend a lot of money on our pets. What happens when we hit our senior years? Are we still going to own pets? Are we still going to spend money on our pets?
I think my comments will reassure the pet industry for at least the short-term.
I plan on owning dogs as long as I can. I likely won't be getting pups when I'm 70, but I'll own rescues as long as I can take care of them and afford them.
Given the opportunity, I thought it was important to share my opinions. Maybe there are boomers out there who are thinking they won't get any more pets. Or maybe my thoughts will get somebody thinking about what they're going to do with their pets when they can no longer care for them.
We'll see how it comes out and if he uses any of it. He said he'd give me a head's up when he's done.
(And thanks for the head's up, Donna, on the questions he was asking. I like to be prepared!)