A Quote by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

The relationships we have with dogs seem simple enough and often are taken for granted. But these relationships can be deep and mysterious, and not at all simple.

Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

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Deep Dogs Enough Granted Mysterious Often Relationships Seem Simple Taken Taken For Granted

Quote Author

Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
American - Author
Born: September 13, 1931

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