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But regardless of why Millennials are so pet obsessed, they clearly aren’t ashamed of it.

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I have no doubt that if there is a God, He’d take long naps on the foot of the bed, know full well how to beg, and that He’d want to be little spoon sometimes in the morning.

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Nothing has tamed my monkey mind more effectively than being the proud owner of Miles.

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My dog brought us closer and filled in the gaps of our family with love, laughter, and most importantly, hope.

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May your holiday season be meow-y and bright!

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When I brought Nukka (pronounced noo-ka) home in August of 2010, her first reaction was to jump on my face and claw me playfully.

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It makes up for a lack of fiber in their diet.

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When there is a lot of yelling in the house or there are fireworks outside, your dog might lick in order to calm himself. It is a coping mechanism meant to soothe him. 

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Purring releases endorphins, which reduces pain.

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It isn’t always a sign that they are happy. They could be expressing something else.