8. Billy's heart skipped as he walked into the pet store. The store was literally crawling with life. There
were cute little bunnies scrunching their noses. Colorful fish flashed in tanks decorated with divers and
plastic treasure chests.' Kitties clawed at carpeted posts. Billy's face featured a smile from ear to ear as he
walked past playful puppies and parakeets on perches. He wished that he could live in the pet store.
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