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    5 Ways to Kill Your Family Pet

    Pets are more than just animals. Our furry, feathered, and finned friends require time, attention, and as safe and comfortable a home as we do. "Most people don't think about pets when buying or building houses—not even the pet owners themselves. Over half of all homes have pets living in them, but animals are still an afterthought when it comes to home improvements," says David Beart of professorshouse.com