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Growing up in a home without animals was normal in my original family. We diverged from that pattern when I was allowed to have turtles and gold fish, which I remember cherishing, despite the fact that the goldfish didn't last long. It was a major event when my mother finally agreed to have a parakeet. We all adored Tippy. When he got out of the house, the loss was too much for my mother. That was my last pet until I married, and rescue cats became part of my life. I only fell in love with dogs when my adult children adopted them. As I observed how gentle, patient and loving they were with the
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