Saying Farewell To A Faithful Pal Analysis

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John Muir, an American naturalist and writer: said,Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way.” people can improve their lives through observing and interacting with animals. peoples lives are improved when they interact with animals by making them helthier, smarter, and loyalty. People are healthier when they own pets because they keep us healthy. In the memoir Saying Farewell to a Faithful Pal, John Grogan says, "He taught me to appreciate the simple things a walk in the woods." Unstead of staying in the house you could go outside.In the autobiography My story from Animals in Translation Temple Grandin says "Animals kept me going. I spent every working minute that she didn't

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