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Here Are the Letters From Our Readers for May

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5 years ago

July 23, 2019

PETS+ Staff PETS+ August 2019 Issue

Good Points

I loved the “Expansion Time!” article (PETS+ June, page 24). I’m not going to be expanding, but I am looking to open a few more locations. So many good points were made. — Angela Pantalone, Wag Central, Stratford, CT

Sharable Bulletins

Our team enjoys the magazine. However, we primarily utilize the daily bulletins. We share the content and info on a weekly basis with each other. We enjoy the style of the short articles that helps us keep up with all the changes and information in the industry. — Bill Greene, Reber Ranch Inc., Kent, WA

Behind the Pages

Podcast: Marketing Pro Giselle Ugarte on Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Pet Business

Behind the Pages

Podcast: Get Social with Jennifer Kirk of Posh Puppy Boutique and Vanderpump Dog Foundation

Behind the Pages

Podcast: Should You Carry Poop Bags Featuring the Faces of Donald Trump and Joe Biden?

Fly on the Wall

I’m pleasantly surprised by how many times topics and issues we’re wrestling with will show up in the next issue. You must be listening in on our staff meetings! — Keefer Dickerson, Nashville Pet Products, Nashville, TN

Keeping It Up

Love that you are doing more stories about social media! Please, please keep it up! — Morgan Moses, Harley’s Bakery, Harrisonville, MO

Save the Date

I look forward to the daily bulletins and always try to put the webinars on my calendar. Thanks for making the extra effort it takes to get us great information! — Wendy Megyese, Muttigans, Emerald Isle, NC

Inspiring Products

Seeing new products for cats and dogs in your magazine helps to inspire me! I’ve ordered these products, mainly due to the info you’ve provided. — Cecelia Michaels, Lickin’ Good Whole Pet Food, Park Rapids, MN

Own vs. Rent

I would suggest a look into owning versus renting. We just purchased a new building and are doubling the size of our original store. When any business does this, we always compare the option to rent versus own. We decided again that owning was for us, as we view the real estate as an important part of our business’s total value. — Sal Salafia, Exotic Pet Birds Inc., Webster, NY

Hiring Help

I really enjoyed the ghosting article by Candace D’Agnolo (June PETS+, page 41). She hit some great tips that have helped in my hiring practices. — Debbie Brookham, Furry Friends Inc., Colorado Springs, CO

Managing Requests

The “Give Wisely” article by Stacy Busch-Heisserer (May PETS+, page 41) was right on point for us. The dreaded donation letters for fundraisers are non-stop! Thanks for some good ideas on how to manage the requests. — Sue Hepner, Cool Dog Gear, Roslyn, PA

P.L.A.Y. Media Spotlight

At P.L.A.Y. — Pet Lifestyle & You — toy design is definitely a team effort! Watch PETS+ interviewer Chloe DiVita and P.L.A.Y.’s Director of Sales Lisa Hisamune as they talk about the toy design process, the fine-tuning that makes each toy so special and why every P.L.A.Y. collection is made with independent retailers top of mind.