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  • halsey-blocher

    Member
    August 13, 2019 at 9:29 pm

    I have a cat and a dog. They are definitely big parts our family. They’re both extremely cuddly and sensitive to my needs/limitations.

  • deann-r

    Member
    August 14, 2019 at 11:40 am

    Growing up on a hobby farm I’ve been surrounded by animals my whole life. I love that they don’t judge on your disability. Sure they might be hesitant of the wheelchair at first, but soon enough they think nothing of it. I had a cat that would specifically hitch a ride to the barn on my feet. He’d hop on at the house and when I got to his destination he’d jump off.

    Pets are a great way to gain responsibility as well. Along with the farm animals, cats and dogs I’ve also had fish, hermit crabs and even a guinea pig. Now that I’m on my own I have a cat & dog and that’s sufficient.

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