Abby: A pet is an animal friend that counts on a person to take care of it.

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Abby: If you have a pet, it is your job to make sure they have the right amount of food and plenty of water. It's also your job to make sure they're clean and healthy. If you have a dog for a pet, you need to give it a bath and play with it. If you have a guinea pig for a pet, you have to brush it and feed it. And if you have reptiles like a bearded dragon or a snake for a pet, you need to make sure their tank is clean and warm. Taking care of a pet is a huge job. But the rewards of all that hard work include friendship, snuggles and lots and lots of playtime and laughter.

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Abby: As you take care of your pet and begin to love your pet, you might start to think of them as your very best friend, or even a member of your family. Pets are always there for you. They love you when you're happy and they can help you feel better when you're feeling down.

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Abby: And do you know what the best part about having an animal for a best friend is? You can tell them all your secrets and they'll never tell anybody else.