PUNCTUATION REMOVER: The tool removes the punctuation from a text and inserts instructions in one click. Teachers can then ask their students to fill in the correct punctuation.

Put the punctuation marks back into the following text:

"A dog is man's best friend" That common saying may contain some truth but dogs are not the only animal friend whose companionship people enjoy For many people a cat is their best friend Despite what dog lovers may believe cats make excellent house pets

In the first place people enjoy the companionship of cats Many cats are affectionate They will snuggle up and ask to be petted or scratched under the chin Who can resist a purring cat If they're not feeling affectionate cats are generally quite playful They love to chase balls and feathers or just about anything dangling from a string They especially enjoy playing when their owners are participating in the game Contrary to popular opinion cats can be trained Using rewards and punishments just like with a dog a cat can be trained to avoid unwanted behavior or perform tricks Cats will even fetch