August 23-September 23

If you’re looking for an easy-to-care-for critter, Virgo may be for you. There are no surprises here, like coming home to chewed-up Jimmy Choos or a knocked-over trash can. The Virgo pet is a creature of habit. Like roosters they’ll rise at the same hour each day, expecting to be fed before retiring to their favorite corner for a nap. Laid-back and not the least bit concerned with the popularity contests of the animal kingdom, your Virgo pet will happily hand over the reigns to a dominating alpha. Note: Virgos can be finicky, especially when it comes to cleanliness, so make sure you keep her water dish sparkling clean.

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