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People love soft animals. Dogs are soft. Cats are soft. But they are a lot of work. Some animals are easier.
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Do you know what a guinea pig is? They are soft pets. They have little whiskers. They are not pigs!
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Some have short fur. Some have long fur. Some have spots.
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Some get scared. They like to have a place to hide. They should live in a cage.
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Do you know what a rabbit is? They can hop. They have a little furry tail. They have little paws.
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They have big ears. Some go up. Some go down. But they are all cute!
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They live in a hutch. They like tunnels in there, too. They need straw to sleep on. It keeps them warm. And they can munch it!
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They love to make friends with other rabbits. They can be sad if they lose a friend.
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A hamster is a cute pet. They look like mice. They live in a cage, too. They like to run on a wheel. They hold lots of food in their cheeks!
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If you have a small pet, make sure it is happy. Make sure its home is clean. Make sure it is healthy. A happy pet is a great pet.