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Your older pet probably has arthritis. Arthritis HURTS. Make comfortable changes. Squishy beds. Short walks. A ramp or steps for heights.

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Even if you are able to gather with friends and family this holiday season, consider devoting one day of this wacky and wild 2020 to your most loyal and COVID-friendly relationship— the one you have with your dog.

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It’s not easy to make the decision to say goodbye to your best friend.

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I decided to adopt and not shop, and it changed my life.

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All this time I thought Mama and Binx needed us, but it turned out I was the one who needed them.

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Somehow and in some way, my cat knows my heart. 

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My husband is not a dog person.

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A love story. Sort of.

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Get a dog, they said. It will be fun, they said.

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ESAs spur conversations with strangers during walks and animal training sessions. They also provide fodder for these conversations besides your troubles. You don’t even have to take the reins — folks will often approach you if they want to pet your pal.