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Selecting a winner was challenging as we received hundreds of essays, many sharing heartfelt personal stories about how pets enrich our daily lives. However, one essay stood out above the rest. The standout essay was from Moumine-Dek Abdilleh, where, in addition to including personal anecdotes and stories about the author's experience with pets and how they provided support and companionship during challenging times, it also reflected a deep love for animals.
You can read it here.
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