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Pampered Pets

Living on Earth
August 14, 2013
  • By Susan Shepherd
The World

The relationship between pets and humans is changing. As more people see their pets as quasi-human, they’re spending more money on their animals, as well as searching for new ways to keep them happy. Living on Earth’s Susan Shepherd has our story.

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