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Pets
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Definition
: Animals kept by humans for companionship and enjoyment, as opposed to DOMESTIC ANIMALS such as livestock or farm animals, which are kept for economic reasons.
coordinate with specific animal if pertinent
See Also
Bonding, Human-Pet
Other names
Pet; Companion Animal; Animals, Companion; Animal, Companion; Companion Animals