Dear Friends,

Our dog Jim loves his beds. On his first visit to PETCO, he did a double take when he saw the wondrous aisle of beds. He would have been happy to give each a test rest. Jim has beds in every room — and he's an equal opportunity napper. But twice a day, we dump him out of bed to go for a walk — about three miles. Exercise is beneficial to him and us, and I would encourage you to hit the trail with your dog and actively play with your other pets. Rest and exercise are good for what ails you.

Be Healthy, Betsy Saul Co-Founder, Petfinder.com

HERE'S WHAT YOU SAID
In April we asked how the economy was affecting you and your pets. About 200 people replied to this unscientific survey. Not everyone answered every question. While about 65% of the respondents said they were cutting back on their own expenses, mostly on entertainment, 73% said they would not change the food they were feeding their pets, even if it was expensive. Ali Wilkinson was one of these. "Their care and needs will not be affected by the economy – that's why I work two jobs," she said.

Plenty of others, however, wrote that they had no choice but to cut back: they were shopping for bargains, clipping coupons and switching to store brands, doing their own grooming and buying fewer extras, like treats and toys.

Thanks so much for responding.

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