Your Pet Story: A happy household is one filled with pets


Nellie likes to bask in the sun. — Photos: Sacha Jacobs

As far as I can remember, I have always grown up with pets. Dad used to be a dog trainer and Mum had a little farm when she was young. So it is not surprising that love for animals runs strong in our family.

For over 20 years, we took in about 15 animals and rehomed many others.

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