One is the loneliest number
This is especially true for some pets – kittens do best in pairs, while other small critters like guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, rats and mice can get depressed without a buddy.
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Feelings of regret after adopting a pet are common
“It’s called adopter’s anxiety and it’s completely normal,” says Finnegan. “It can take up to a few weeks to a few months for everyone to adjust.”
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Source: Reader’s Digest Canada
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