One of my friends refused to have animals living in her house. It’s not that she had allergies; she just thought animals were dirty, and she was afraid they would bring ticks and fleas into her house. Her sister was just the opposite. She had four cats and a dog, and they all lived with her.
ROSE NOLEN: Animals can boost physical, emotional well-being when kept as pets
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 | 6:00 a.m. CST;
updated 12:07 p.m. CST, Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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