pet
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"The changes that are being required are changes that will help inform pet owners about prices," said CMA panel chair Martin Coleman.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
To help pet owners compare local practices, price and ownership information will be made available through the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' "Find a Vet" service, which will share the data with third-party comparison sites.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Another pet peeve for many are sketchy cycling lanes in a city where 18 percent of all trips are made by bike.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
But an insurance policy for your pet doesn’t simply wipe those costs away, noted Quammen, a practicing veterinarian.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
"I'm afraid he doesn't have a pet," Mrs. Krupnik said to the librarian in a sad voice.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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
Some of the officers petted the pup, who was still playful during the 45 or more minutes they waited, Gibson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
The video of Paora, which was posted to social media, showed him being scratched and petted around the neck and face by a zookeeper, as well as members of the public.
From New York Times ● May 24, 2023
I reached out and petted my new puppy, scratched behind his ears and under his chin.
From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart
“My favorite part about Tail Town is the different cat personalities, and when the cats get adopted,” said volunteer Darlene Zobel, petting a white and brown tabby, Hana, on her lap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
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
Sixteen people have become unwell with after visiting a petting farm in Edinburgh.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
Mussing Finn’s hair was like petting a dog—you had to do it.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
