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Having Animals In The City Is Entirely Different From Having Animals Out In The Country. For One Thing, It's More Social. When You Live On Lots Of Acres Without Neighbors Within A Stone's Throw, Your Dog-walks Are Usually Solitary Rambles Over Hill And Dale.

-Susan Orlean

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Having Animals In The City Is Entirely

Susan Orlean

Having Animals In The City Is Entirely Different From Having Animals Out In The Country. For One Thing, It's More Social. When You Live On Lots Of Acres Without Neighbors Within A Stone's Throw, Your Dog-walks Are Usually Solitary Rambles Over Hill And Dale.

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