Read and fill in the text with words/phrases according to their equivalents in the brackets. There are three extra words/phrases

• a great deal of
• not acceptable
• good friend
• therefore
• beloved relative
• however
• is unsuitable

Finally, caring for a pet involves giving it [ ] (lots of) love and attention. Merely providing food, exercise and medical attention is [ ] (just not on). Our pet should be thought of as a [ ] (close mate), if not a family member. [ ] (So), we need to devote some of our personal time to it and pay attention to its needs.