pet

Example Sentences

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Our hero, a young goatkeeper named Bernadette the Brave, has embarked on a quest to save her beloved pet turtle from a tyrannical king.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Animal welfare remains paramount, Defra said, and continued access to effective flea and tick treatments for pet owners is a key priority.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Traveling with a pet isn’t for the faint of heart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

He recommended potential cat owners to choose a pet that would "thrive within the environment and lifestyle you can offer rather than attempting to force the cat to adjust".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Instead, I name my spiky friend and display him on my dresser, like a houseplant or oversized pet rock.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller