Facts about you and your pet

Some interesting percentages from a new poll released by the Associated Press and Petside.com:

67 percent of pet owners claim they can comprehend their pet’s own language
62 percent think their pet understands what they say as well

But not all species are equal:
69 percent of surveyed dog owners insist their pets understand when they speak to them
50 percent of cat owners say the same

The economy might be awful, but
85 percent of pet owners are not cutting back on pet care expenses due to economic pressures, even though other polls show a majority of people having to make cutbacks in other areas.

43 percent of animal owners plan on purchasing a gift for their pet this Holiday season.