petting
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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
Capybaras occasionally wander into the café, though petting them isn’t allowed.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
Following last year's outbreak, PHW has issued a warning to people who are preparing for outings to farms and petting attractions this spring.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
The companies also offer recommendations, like giving certain supplements or bringing babies to a petting zoo, which they said can improve children’s microbiomes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
Abby sat down on the floor and started petting Reginald’s fur in an attempt to soothe the dog and herself.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
