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Many people now keep animals as pets Numerous people have cats and dogs in their houses. Other people like fish, caged birds, tortoises (乌龟) and even snakes, monkeys or lions. Millions of dollars and much time are spent every year on pet food, equipment, taming (驯养) and medical treatment.
    Of course, there are some people who do not look after their pets properly or are even cruel to them. In contrast to the love of pets the fact is that blood sports still exist in most countries. People go hunting foxes, elephants, pandas and other animals, not because they need the meat to eat, but just for pleasure.
    It is strange that people love certain animals, but enjoy killing others, in cruel ways, too.