THIS year's National Pet Week is from Monday until May 8, the theme being "Best of Friends - Best of Health", promoting how companion animals make a difference to so many people.
"Cats Add Life" research among people 55 and over, revealed that 79 per cent sometimes preferred to share their feelings with their cat than a human.
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