Any child who grows up with a pet is lucky.

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The bond that can develop between animals and children is unique.

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Elena has captured the emotions and joy of several children and their animal friends.

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So, while they say that a picture is worth a thousand words – the first word that came to mind when I look at these pictures is “amazing!”

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You can keep that list going with words like cute, funny, sweet, adorable, etc.

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