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Gifts for Animal Lovers
Pets offer us unconditional love, companionship and loyalty which
often brings them so close to our hearts they become as adored as a
child might be. When they are loved so dearly, can you ask for
anything less then the best for them?
"As they say, different strokes for different folks. When most
people learn that one of the two greatest loves of my life is my
cat, they either laugh or give me one of those "isn't that cute"
smiles. But, truth to tell, she's just perfection in a cute little
black body. Any animal lover would agree with me. However, you don't
have to be an animal lover to appreciate the love offered by a pet.
My cat, Agnes, is very special to me. I remember the day I brought
her home, on a trial basis, of course. Well, six and a half years
later she's still here. She has become one of my best friends. Some
people probably couldn't imagine the two of us sitting outside
watching the night sky and discussing my problems. But it's true,
because I know she understands. Even though she can't give me any
advice, most of the time, I see it in her eyes.
Though she is the most dominant, Agnes isn't my only pet. We have
two other cats, her kittens. We also have two ferrets, Cochise and
Zucchini, an iguana, Charlie, and fish, nameless for now. My love
for animals has necessitated this homemade menagerie, and my
personality has reveled in it. Nowhere else will I find somewhere to
be myself, talk about my problems and have a good time, than in the
midst of playing ferrets, sleeping cats, swimming fish, or a serene
iguana.
All these pets are important to me, just as a pet is important to
any person. No matter which one is right for you, any pet is a
lifelong friend. Who do you talk to when you're blue? Who will
always listen to you complain without talking back? Who will always
be with you, whether in your heart or on your lap? Who is easy to
repay with the simple brush of a hand? Only the name of your pet
answers all these questions."
- Danielle L., Feeding
Hills, MA
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