family pet

noun

: a pet kept by a family

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On May 23, her mother Cindy Crawford shared memories of the beloved family pet Kaia Gerber shared the sad news that her dog, Widget, died at 17 years old. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 May 2025 Bringing a new animal home can be difficult for any family pet; however, with the right introduction, the two can have the most wonderful life together. Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025 Good Boy sees Leonberg direct his family pet through the performance of a lifetime, resulting in a frightening, innovative paranormal thriller. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025 And the family pet isn't just a companion; 97% of pet owners consider their pets to be part of their family, according to Forbes Advisor. Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for family pet

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“Family pet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20pet. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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