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Kathryn Williams

All the times you wished you weren't a pet owner –even though you love them

Person petting cat and dog.

There are so many wonderful things about being a pet owner. Nothing beats having a warm ball of feline fur curled up on your lap purring away or watching your canine companion looking so proud of themselves when they find the perfect stick to carry in their mouth as they trot along beside you on your walk.

But there are also times when you likely wish you weren't a pet owner. Whether it's having to retrieve one of the best cat toys from underneath the couch for the millionth time or picking up poop in the rain while your pup runs around enjoying themselves, there are definitely downsides to having a fur friend in your life.

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