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Precious Personified Pets

The Dolphins in San Diego Inspire Creatures to Copy Mankind

— February 26, 2013 — Lifestyle
Thousands of dolphins in San Diego recently acted surprisingly fishy, partying in the sea like people.

Trend Hunter Jaime Neely was amazed at this fishy phenomenon, and decided to expose this adorable find for all to enjoy. It turns out that lots of adorable animals take pleasure in playing human! She showcases curious kitties traveling in exotic lands, baby mice sipping sodas and fluffy chicks wearing hats. There are even plush pets who represent different mental illnesses which help educate people. It's clear that creatures of all kinds are now mimicking mankind.

These trends prove that although animals are wild, sometimes they like to dress up and party like humans do. The dolphins in San Diego definitely started a fad that animals of all species can participate in.
Trend Themes
1. Animal Anthropomorphism - The trend of animals mimicking human behaviors and activities presents opportunities for innovative products and experiences that cater to this anthropomorphic desire.
2. Pet-themed Mental Health Awareness - The growing trend of plush pets representing mental illnesses opens up possibilities for innovative approaches to educating and raising awareness about mental health.
3. Exotic Travel for Pets - The trend of showcasing curious cats and other pets traveling to exotic locations highlights opportunities for innovative pet travel services and products.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Accessories - The trend of animals mimicking human behaviors and activities presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the pet accessories industry, such as clothing, hats, and other accessories that cater to the desire for anthropomorphism.
2. Toy and Gift - The pet-themed mental health awareness trend opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the toy and gift industry with the development of plush pets that raise awareness about mental health conditions.
3. Pet Travel Services - The trend of showcasing pets traveling to exotic locations presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the pet travel services industry, such as specialized travel packages and accommodations tailored for pets.
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