pet
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It originally set up shop in 2015 in an industrial corner of Gardena, near a pet cemetery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
"Our findings also highlight the value of pet dogs as a model for studying long-term health and lifespan."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: See the cheapest pet insurance options and how their costs compare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Costco, the No. 1 warehouse club chain, sells everything from groceries and tires to eyeglasses and electronics and offers services such as travel planning, solar panels and pet insurance.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
It was Nutsawoo, the bold and beady-eyed squirrel whom the children had improbably made into a pet.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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
The sun was shining and our hearts were full as we sipped rosé and petted dogs and horse along the way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
In 1922, one of the earliest studies to emphasize the benefits of touch found that rats who were infrequently touched were more timid and high-strung than those who were petted.
From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2023
The cheetah moved the side of his face against Dad’s hand, as if asking to be petted.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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
“The Knicks just won a championship, we were so happy,” she yells out, petting her dog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Capybaras occasionally wander into the café, though petting them isn’t allowed.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
“He’s not dumb, Dad,” Matt answered, offended, petting the sleeping head of a black mongrel dog in the back seat.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
