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    Guinea pigs: they're adorable; they're low-maintenance (mostly), and they're relatively inexpensive. And according to the ASPCA, it's possible, with time and patience, to litter-box-train the little guys. They're nonjudgmental and they think your hair looks great today. They even kick butt (according to Disney).

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