Beloved pet is part of the family


Patches provided emotional support when a senior member of the family suffered a stroke. Photo: Aubrey O'Hara

There are few things as precious as the unconditional love of a pet. So much so that our pets often become like family.

Patches came into the lives of my close friends as a three-month-old stray pup.

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