pet
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"Your pet would come first. You'd have a bit of toast yourself and pay out for your pet," said Chatham cat owner Christine Gardner.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
The low cost clinic meant that pet owners in Medway could "seek the treatment that they need and then take the animals home", without having to pay the full vet costs, she added.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
See the cheapest pet insurance options and cost comparisons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The script wisely cuts back on some of the book’s cuteness, only sparingly making Jay refer to a makeshift tool by its pet name, “Beaky.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
"Well, Nicky wouldn't dare bite anyone at a pet show," Anastasia reassured Sam.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
He spent a full minute sniffing my legs and shoes, after coming up to Viana to be petted.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
The pair shook hands with members of the public, accepted gifts and flowers, and also petted a few dogs beside some delighted owners.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2025
Some of the officers petted the pup, who was still playful during the 45 or more minutes they waited, Gibson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
The boldest cats entered huts and perhaps allowed themselves to be petted – kittens are adorable! – and, voilà, the domestic cat was born.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2023
I reached out with my other hand and petted him, trying to soothe him as much as myself.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
Also offered: a straw maze, pumpkin decorating, a petting zoo, giant rocking horses, slides and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
After building many homes in the Houston suburbs, Lorenzo Salgado finally built his own, where he would sit every evening after work, listening to music and petting his dog, Ronaldo Salgado said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
We’ll save the farm petting zoo and a lake cruise for another visit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Capybaras occasionally wander into the café, though petting them isn’t allowed.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
We watched the large group of kids in the petting zoo.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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