The news about The Sims 2 Pets reminded me of how not only can you pamper your pet in game but now pet products allow you to pamper your real pets.

Pet strollers are just one of many luxury items for pampered pets on the market today. The Jeep Rubicon Jogging Pet Stroller/Dog Stroller adds a whole new meaning to term “walk the dog.” This stroller features a hand brake, interior waterproof tray, and rear shock absorbers. I also love this from the description that it has a parent tray for keys, a drink, or leash. You would definitely have to think of Fido as a child to buy him a stroller.

However, being a pet owner I know it is easy to get attached to your pet and want to take them where you go. Maybe this wouldn’t be such a bad purchase afterall. I wonder if they have a tandem stroller for baby AND pet…

Due out this fall for The Sims 2 will be the Pets expansion pack. Unleashed for the original Sims had to be my favorite expansion pack so to say I’m glad to see Pets for the Sims 2 is an understatement. You’ll be able to teach your pet tricks. Pets come with their own genetics so go ahead and cross breed that German Shepherd with a Poodle to get a Shepoodle or Poodleherd.

Besides cats and dogs, Sims can have birds or guinea pigs as pets. Pets can also have careers. Fido can bring in some money to the household. Pet careers include movie star, security pet corps and rescue pets.

The Sims 2 Pets is coming out this fall for the PC, PSP, DS, GameCube, GBA, and PlayStation 2.