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Young Children and Pets – Emotional Bonds and Enduring Friendships
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Kathleen Tuite
Tuesday 08 November 2016
I have been struck many times watching my grandson playing with our family pet, a small Jack Russell terrier, how he shows such love and affection for this small animal. He treats him like his best friend, he talks to him, shares secrets with him, knows what he eats, helps with feeding him, settles the […]
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