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    by Bobbie Armstrong and Justine Cotter
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    Reasons Your Dog Is a Better Health Care Provider Than Your Doctor
    by Bobbie Armstrong and Justine Cotter
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    Famous Male Rock Bands’ and Artists’ Names If They Went to Therapy
    by Becky Brinkerhoff and Bobbie Armstrong
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    by Bobbie Armstrong
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