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/ t9 c t% e4 v% {3 @. v, i6 Y Americans love pets. And it’s not just puppy love, either. Many pet9 R# M- b. Q8 e: N
owners treat their furry friends as part of the family. Sometimes they spice4 s3 G( f% u( u% m& B
up their pets’ living with entertaining videos and amusing toys. If they 1._____
& [4 q8 i p7 s0 [ have an eye with fashion, pet owners can dress their pets in stylish clothes. 2._____
* k5 d( v9 O' i3 p9 |' m( r Beneath the fluffy luxuries, there lies a basic American belief: Pets
0 B# r2 `0 E3 d F' m; p have a right to be treated well. At least 75 animal welfare organizations
9 d0 r& m5 c( i7 ^ exist in America, which provides care and adoption services for homeless 3.______
+ T8 f: d# Z0 L4 Z6 B( y5 X* V and abused animals. Veterinarians can give animals incredible level of 4. _______1 ^- C1 N3 o& v+ Y% X( h. @0 n
medical care for an incredible price. To pay for the high-tech health care,
5 k% K( \. R* y: B people can buy health insurance for their pets. And when it is time to say6 i5 @* [6 w' D8 [
good-bye, owners can bury their pets in a respectful pet cemetery. 5.______
. l, P" m' q" z; Q) q4 \6 P2 k The average American enjoys having pets around, and for good4 P. l1 u# a% Q, R/ h6 ^
reason. Researchers have discovered that interacting with animals lower a 6.______
5 i. A6 V! W" j" ^) E, |- O person’s blood pressure. Dogs can offer protection from burglars and
+ m& R6 ?- n9 H, J: U unwelcome visitor. Cats can help rid the home of unwanted pests. Little 7._____
1 r. P) y# X6 T4 f2 G creature of all shapes and sizes can provide companionship and love. In 8._______
! |1 p1 J& t: Z! p" T- o9 \ many cases, have a pet prepares a young couple with responsibilities of 9. _______5 X, M$ l* b% J z- m
parenthood. Pet even encourage social relationships: They give their owners
( ?- V. J9 D+ x$ S) F- h; { an appearance of friendly, and they provide a good topic of conversation. 10.______ |