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How Our Pets Inspire Us!

Pets not only bring us joy and companionship, they teach us life lessons too.

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Perseverance
Bear

"In his old age, Bear, my Saint Bernard, struggles with arthritis and hip troubles, but he always greets me at the door, despite his aches and pains." — Andrea Craig, editorial assistant

Compassion | Perseverance | Patience | Healthy Habits | Optimism | Living in the Moment | Kindness | Playfulness

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