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What My Cats Taught Me About Independence

My video about returning more than $28,000 in missing money to an animal shelter generated a lot of discussion.     I heard from many dog owners about their adoption stories and the animals that quickly became a part of their families.     I also heard from a few cat lovers asking why I didn’t more prominently showcase their feline friends.     First, we returned the money on National Dog Day, so it made sense to focus on canines.     Second, I have no anti-feline bias. True,…

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