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Quite often people will get an animal which is probably not a good idea for them to have. They get it out of enthusiasm, there is a genuine interest, but sometimes they're not exactly prepared for what they're getting themselves into.

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Henry Rollins
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: February 13
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