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+ H6 w2 g. R+ v l Americans love pets. And it’s not just puppy love, either. Many pet
9 _1 G: U' }2 g9 p' f( } owners treat their furry friends as part of the family. Sometimes they spice
6 G l, n* a4 o/ M7 J up their pets’ living with entertaining videos and amusing toys. If they 1._____$ z$ R) W& K5 L6 c
have an eye with fashion, pet owners can dress their pets in stylish clothes. 2._____1 M1 S) d# z1 V! G* z
Beneath the fluffy luxuries, there lies a basic American belief: Pets
( u/ z% j) O1 y have a right to be treated well. At least 75 animal welfare organizations9 D9 E; q/ ]2 G& C
exist in America, which provides care and adoption services for homeless 3.______
6 c, J+ _/ s) W, x" ^ and abused animals. Veterinarians can give animals incredible level of 4. _______: c1 e# {; A) I; q& t( ~
medical care for an incredible price. To pay for the high-tech health care,8 U: k) v* z' a
people can buy health insurance for their pets. And when it is time to say
* ~% x" i+ @( u good-bye, owners can bury their pets in a respectful pet cemetery. 5.______ V2 B5 } h! r" V4 J
The average American enjoys having pets around, and for good4 d7 R, R4 X. C$ F/ q- P
reason. Researchers have discovered that interacting with animals lower a 6.______
' I* V; `7 h, [6 X* r$ T person’s blood pressure. Dogs can offer protection from burglars and* S& W9 m- U: e/ i- R
unwelcome visitor. Cats can help rid the home of unwanted pests. Little 7._____
6 _2 M! |0 K y% H creature of all shapes and sizes can provide companionship and love. In 8._______
* R0 y$ y( t. r" C$ Z many cases, have a pet prepares a young couple with responsibilities of 9. _______ A, a: a1 t9 m8 [
parenthood. Pet even encourage social relationships: They give their owners
( g9 C" c( `: F8 |' [& _ an appearance of friendly, and they provide a good topic of conversation. 10.______ |