Theresa Welch, top right, leans against the desk near the sales register and looks in the direction of the window in the front of the shop as Feller the dog looks in a similar direction just fifteen minutes before closing time at the Kritter's Den in Festus, Missouri, Tuesday, September 29, 2009. The economic recession of 2009 has taken a toll on the financial success of Welch’s shop, but she and her family are poised to continue into profitability by making smart business decisions that increase efficiency and reduce overhead costs.