Having a pet is no small undertaking. They require continual care that quickly adds up in cost, and they take our time and patience as perpetual children with their own personalities and needs. Dr. Wayne Ahern, of Animal Kingdom Veterinary Care Center, says it's the human-animal bond that makes it so worthwhile, though, and there are measurable physiological benefits from having a fuzzy companion in our lives.

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