pets

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The pest can also affect wild animals, pets and even people.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

People should also check themselves and their pets, and immediately report any detections to officials.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The shortlist, chosen by a panel of wildlife experts, excluded household pets.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The per child credit is $500, while the maximum payout for a pet-owning household would be $900, for two pets, in the current bills.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

It was quite a while before Mr. Popper got his pets safely into the baggage car.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater