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Hold still! Veterinarian Dr. Terry McGarragle, with Sophie Arthaud's help, examines one of six cats that he comes to see once a year in Arthaud's Cabbagetown home.
Hold still! Veterinarian Dr. Terry McGarragle, with Sophie Arthaud's help, examines one of six cats that he comes to see once a year in Arthaud's Cabbagetown home.

Hold still! Veterinarian Dr. Terry McGarragle, with Sophie Arthaud's help, examines one of six cats that he comes to see once a year in Arthaud's Cabbagetown home.

Date9/17/1985
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