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The lifesaving power of pets

It’s not just Street Cat Bob's owner James Bowen who was saved by the love of an animal. Other Big Issue vendors feel the same way about their hero pets. Say hello to their soulmates and saviours

by: The Big Issue
4 Dec 2019

GIVE A GIFT THAT CHANGES A VENDOR'S LIFE THIS WINTER 🎁

For £36.99, help a vendor stay warm, earn an extra £520, and build a better future.
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