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Pets

Meet Malakai, the dog who managed to make himself very clear.
"The only difficult part about wearing a mask when I'm out is that dogs on the street don’t know I'm smiling at them."
"Watching my gigantic cat shove open the door with the energy of a cowboy walking into a saloon"
"Every morning my cat wakes up and screams until somebody sits in the living room with him."
"My favourite thing to do is to hold my dog while I look on my phone at photos I have taken of my dog."
"It took four months of having a puppy, but I can now confidently report I've found a dog treat in every single pocket I own."
"Took a walk by myself. Straight up cheated on my dog."
"2020 was a kinda bad year for me but a really good year for my dog who did not have to be alone for a single second."
It's been a tough year, but our animal friends have brought us joy throughout.
Experts share the important factors to consider before welcoming a dog, cat or other animal into your home.