Fashionable pet parents are splurging on their animal friends more than ever

Edmond Goyard of Maison Goyard has been making accessories for dogs, cats and monkeys since the 1890s. Photo: Instagram/Goyard

For countless families, furry companions are not just pets; they are beloved members of the household.

Offering emotional support and joy to their owners by merely looking cute, pet ownership the world over is booming, with people upping their spending on their pet cats and dogs.