National Pet Day

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Across
  1. 1. Soft fur, long ears, can be litter trained, hops
  2. 4. Dwarf animal with horns and pointy ears raised as a pet and/or for its milk to make soaps
  3. 6. A reptile that lives in a leathery or scaley shell and can retract its head and thick legs
  4. 7. Known for its independent nature and playing with yarn
  5. 9. Has a small, squat body with moist skin and long legs for leaping
  6. 11. Known as man's best friend
  7. 12. Cold-blooded; not a mammal; does not have legs; sheds its skin
  8. 13. A dark in color, short legged animal with a large stomach/abdomen; intelligent; squeals
Down
  1. 2. A large, hairy, ground dwelling arachnid; has eight legs and fangs
  2. 3. Similar to a mouse; runs in a wheel; nocturnal animal
  3. 4. Can be taught how to talk, repeat words and phrases, sing, and even whistle
  4. 5. Orange or gold in color; breathe through gills
  5. 8. A small, spiney, nocturnal mammal able roll itself into a ball for defense; has a tubular looking snout/nose
  6. 10. A burrowing rodent closely related to mice and rats that are larger than mice and have fluffier hair