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challenges when you decide it’s time for a pet, and your transition into pet
ownership will be much smoother.
6.0 Conclusion
Pets provide us with loyalty, companionship, love, and affection, as well as the
many physical and mental benefits. They can make our lives feel fuller and
happier than ever, teaching us and making us happier and better without even
knowing it. The love of an animal is unconditional.
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