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Have you ever noticed how you feel when you play with a dog or cat? Or maybe even some other 【小题1】 (animal), like a turtle or a rabbit. Of course, playing 【小题2】 pets is fun. 【小题3】 (spend) time with animals can also be good for our mental health（心理健康）.

“A pet can remind you that you’re not alone,” said life coach Desiree Wiercyski. She also 【小题4】 (say) that pets give unconditional（无条件的）love. This can be 【小题5】 (help) when you feel lonely.

I can speak from experience about this. I myself feel a bit sad or lonely from time to time, when I live by 【小题6】 (me).

But I recently had the chance to take care of my friend’s cats while she was away. Helping out her cats has made a big difference in my life.

When I come home, they always see me 【小题7】 (happy). When I’m tired or sad, they come to me and “ask” me 【小题8】 (pet) them. It’s almost like they can tell when I need someone to hang out with. So the next time you’re feeling a bit blue（忧伤的）, maybe you should find 【小题9】 dog or cat to talk to. Even something as simple as petting a cat can make you feel happier and 【小题10】 (healthy).