By Dr. Thomas Cloer, Jr.
Special to The Courier

Have you ever had a pet that you loved dearly, as a family member, and had taken full responsibility for its care and happiness? Have you ever had a pet upon which you heaped your full love and affection, and the pet returned the same? If so, then you know how attached one can get.

“Who’s this? Hey Buddy!” I said as I noticed the new addition.
I then turned to my wife, “Elaine, I thought we said, ‘No more pets’—for a while at

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