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From dogs and cats to smaller companions, pets are a huge part of family life for many people across the region. We asked West Midlanders what they love most about the animals waiting for them at home. UK Pet Food says sixty per cent of UK households have a pet

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00:01What I love about owning a dog, they make you feel happy. They're not horrible, they just
00:04make you feel happy when you feel down.
00:06So what dog have you got?
00:07Two Staffies.
00:08Are they super friendly?
00:09Yeah, they're my babies. They're happy with each other. I've got them tattooed on me as
00:13well.
00:13Have you?
00:14Yeah.
00:15Is it a lot of work having a dog?
00:16Yeah, it's hard work, but it's worth it. I don't have kids, so they're my kids.
00:19Yeah, I'm looking at getting a rock oiler, but he wants a golden retriever. My big brother's
00:23just got one. He's brought up all of his settees and all of his clothes.
00:28What difference would it make to your life having a pet, do you think?
00:31I think it would just be more fun around the house.
00:35We're going to be getting the cat soon. We used to have one a long time ago, and they're
00:40just super pets. They look after you, you look after them, you know what they're thinking,
00:45they know what you're thinking, and as soon as you come in after work, you may have not
00:49a great day, and the cat's just waiting there for you. It just gives you so much love.
00:54I think they're good realistically and good for mental health.
00:56Do you worry about the walks, a lot of work?
00:58Yeah, she tends to take herself off for a lot of walks. She's half the problem, but
01:02I do live in the countryside, so she's quite a farm, a farmy dog.
01:06I think they're really popular because they can be used as mental health. They can really
01:12support you if you have anxiety or any mental problems, and they're also really fun to play with.
01:19I used to have a German Shepherd. Since he was a puppy, I loved him that much, and when
01:25he had to be put down, he'd broke my heart. I couldn't cope with it.
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