pets issue

See Spot Luxuriate

While many animals are feeling the pinch of a down economy, others are living it up - massages, art classes, catered birthday parties.

(Illustration by Mark Matcho)

By Beth Teitell

July 13, 2008

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THE QUESTION HAS TO BE ASKED: DOES OLLIE, AN English bulldog with short legs, a big wrinkly head, and his own collection of Maria Callas CDs, know he's pampered? Or does he consider it normal to take meals on the patios of Back Bay restaurants, shop at Neiman Marcus and Saks, and have catered birthday parties? "That's funny," his "mother," ... (Full article: 780 words)