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Massage therapy -

There are various pet massage therapists trained to give pets the same benefits of massages that humans get—and they also have specialized massages including sports massage, orthopedic, postsurgical, lymphatic, touch training, palliative, and hospice.

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Breweries -

Good Boy Dog Beer is just one of the breweries crafting nonalcoholic beverages for dogs that provide health benefits, so you can share a cold one with your real best friend.

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Spotify playlists -

For the owners who feel guilty about leaving their pet at home, Spotify has a range of playlists created to soothe lonely dogs, cats, hamsters, and more.

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Podcasts -

Spotify's 'My Dog's Favourite Podcast' also offers five hours worth of reassuring human voices, relaxing music, and ambient sounds, created with animal experts to alleviate pet stress.

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Wigs - Wigs are certainly not high on the pet necessities list, but Wiggles Dog Wigs offers human-quality wigs, keeping the important canine hair wear industry alive...

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Spa and shopping complex - In Brazil’s southeastern city of Belo Horizonte, the Animalle Mundo Pet complex is an eight-story complex with canine spa services, clothing, and even “reproductive assistance,” the Huffington Post reports.

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Love motel -

In addition to helping owners crossbreed, evaluating fertility and sperm quality, and offering the chance to freeze semen, the Animalle Mundo Pet complex includes a love motel setting fitted with red cushions, a heart-shaped ceiling mirror, and dim lighting.

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Food truck -

The company Fido To Go runs a dog and cat treat food truck that serves handmade, gluten- and allergen-free canine cookies, doggy ice creams, cat treats, and more.

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Birthday party events -

Fido To Go can even set up a birthday event for your dogs, including bobbing for hot dogs, paw print art, and a station for decorating your own "pupcakes."

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Manicures -

It's reportedly possible in Japan to hire an expert to give your dog a manicure, which can even include rhinestones.

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Cosmetic surgery -

The pet industry sees a lot of cosmetic surgery, reportedly centered largely on face lifts and skin folds to help dogs see, breathe, stay clean, or stop drooling.

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Prosthetic testical providers - Neuticles, on the other hand, are surgically-implanted prosthetic testicles available for canines, felines, equine, bulls, or any neutered pet. Their function is aesthetic as well as to aid the pet and pet’s owner with trauma associated with the procedure.

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Psychic -

Pet psychics use a combination of telepathy and clairvoyance to talk to animals. Sometimes people just want to check in with their pets, but others visit the psychics if the pet is lost, behaving inappropriately, very sick, or if they want to communicate with dead pets.

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Pet colorist -

It has become strangely trendy to dye pet fur into unusual colors and patterns.

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Taxi service -

Pet taxi services transport pets to veterinary or grooming appointments on behalf of their owners, which is great for busy people.

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Doggles -

You can get special Doggles, goggles for your dog, to protect their eyes from dust objects, wind, and UV light, as well as to look absolutely adorable.

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Therapy - There is an online course offered by Open College for people to become trained dog psychologists, who then help owners get to know their pets on a deeper level.

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Dating apps - Finding a best friend for your dog can be difficult, but some dog-loving tech-heads created a way for dogs to peruse who’s on the market near them with apps like Tindog and DogDate.

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Dating apps -

You can create a profile for your dog with information like name, age, and breed, and dogs in your area can decide whether they want to sniff your dog’s butt or not. 

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Sports club -

When summer dog runs are too arduous but pooches are packing on too many pounds, there are now various gyms to help dogs on their fitness journey.

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Sports club -

The Frolick Dogs gym, for example, boasts a huge facility with treadmills, balance balls, cross-training space, and an agility course of hurdles, tunnels, and balance beams.

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Bakery - The Dog Bakery in California is just one example of a pet-centered food shop. They bake delicious (supposedly), all-natural, fresh dog treats from biscuits to cakes.

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Bakery - Rossi Pets Bakery is another company in Portugal who offer special "dognuts."

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Wash station -

There are various establishments that offer self-service and paid drop-in wash services for dogs that are remarkably similar to a car wash, fit with dryers and all.

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Devices for interacting with cats from afar - Kittyo is an app and device that allows cat owners to speak and play with their cats while they're not at home. The device can even dispense treats, record video, and shine a laser around the room for your cat to chase.

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Hoodies - The Posh Puppy Boutique has multiple styles for multiple breeds, and helps you get the exact right size to make sure your dog looks like the angsty teenager they are.

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Photographer -

You can hire a specialized pet photographer who is trained in soulful animal portraiture.

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Cuddle clones -

For reasons unclear, the company Cuddle Clones creates one-of-a-kind plush replicas of your pets, allowing you to customize every detail down to ear position to get as close to the real thing, and true to size.

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See also - At our service: the dogs that help humanity

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