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Do you know why some people love dogs and the others prefer cats? As it turns out, our pet preferences are rooted in our childhood. For instance, my first pet was a cat so I’ve always preferred them to dogs. This holds true for many of my friends and family members who grew up with cats, dogs, horses, and even reptiles. This sense of familiarity is very comforting, and that comfort and joy of companionship is why most of us get pets in the first place. View Post