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Does your dog need a haircut? Then come to Alexia’s Professional Pet Pampering Salon! The moment you walk in, you will be greeted by one of our highly trained pet groomers. They will assist you in choosing a pet care package that is right for you. Wait in our luxurious waiting room where you will have a great view of your pet being taken care of through a large glass window. You are sure to enjoy your experience!

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Did you know that there are more than 150 species of owls in the world? Some counts indicate that there are more than 220 species of owls depending on how different owls are classified? Owls also have a flattened facial disk that funnels sound to the bird’s ears. Sounds are magnified as much as 10 times to help the owl hear noises humans can’t detect. Humans are threatening these great animals with habitat loss and pesticides that poison the birds.

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It was a dark and spooky night and I was all alone in the old hotel bed. I tried to go to sleep, but I was too scared! My friends had told me too many stories about staying at this hotel, but I wanted to stay here anyways. All of a sudden I heard a rustling sound on the floor. I covered my head with the blanket in fear!

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Making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches is very simple. First, gather your ingredients. You need two slices of bread, a spreading knife, peanut butter, and jelly. Then, open the jar of peanut butter and get some on the spreading knife. Spread the peanut butter on one of the slices of bread, then do the same with the jelly on the other slice of bread. Next, close all of the jars and clean up any mess you might have made. Finally, enjoy your peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

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The Christmas tree that my mom decorated this year is very beautiful. It has hundreds of lights and every branch glows. The ornaments are all red, green and gold and each glitters and shines brightly. On top of the decorated tree is an angel that lights up. Around the base of the tree are all of the Christmas presents for our family and friends.

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Avocadoes are the superior fruit, and here’s why. Avocadoes can go with any food, they make the perfect compliment to meat, vegetables, chips, and many other foods. They are also great by themselves with a little salt and lemon. There is no other fruit that is as versatile as the avocado. Therefore, it is the best fruit.

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Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and is the second smallest planet in the solar system. Named after the Roman God of War, Mars is also often described as the “Red Planet” due to it’s reddish appearance. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere made up of mostly carbon dioxide. Mars is also home to the tallest mountain in the solar system, a shield volcano named Olympus Mons formed over 1 billion years ago.

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Jessie woke up super excited, today was the day he was going to adopt a pet! His dad took him to the pet store and they stopped in front of the puppy kennel where he found the cutest puppy he had ever seen, a chocolate lab named Lily. His father signed the adoption papers and Jessie took his new pet home. Ever since that day, Jessie and Lily have been inseparable best friends.

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Taking care of a pet fish can be easy if one remembers these crucial steps. First, it is important that the fish is fed at least once a day to keep it healthy. It is also very important to change the water once a week to keep the fish in a safe environment. Putting aquatic plants in the tank can also help the water contain oxygen, a gas the fish needs to survive. Finally, it is a good idea to have the tank at a constant temperature with the right amount of light.

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My small dog Curry is a great companion, he enjoys sitting on the couch with me to watch movies, long walks, and playing catch. Curry is a very cute Corgi with brown and white fur. He has dark brown eyes and a cute wet nose. His favorite foods are dog food, peanut butter, and whatever falls off the kitchen table at meal time. He gets along well with the other dogs at the park, he even has made a friend. Whenever they see each other, they enjoy running around.

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