family pet

noun

: a pet kept by a family

Examples of family pet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Last month in Colorado, a family pet named Cuddles went missing after alerting Suzanne and Victor Elkins to a fire in their house near Denver. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024 All are descendants of his first two dogs, his family pet Tilly and, of course, Ella (who was mom to Kate and Prince William's first dog Lupo). Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024 Taking Care of a Pet Tweens and teens can be responsible for caring for a family pet—going beyond the basics of feeding them, but also take on tasks like walking a dog, changing a cat’s litter, or grooming the pet's fur. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 5 Sep. 2024 However, some couples have put a twist on the tradition, such as having a beloved family pet escort the rings to the couple. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for family pet 

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“Family pet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20pet. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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