pets

Example Sentences

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They are to babies as pill pockets are to pets.

From Slate • May 17, 2026

As the leader in animal health, Zoetis once was viewed as a can’t-miss play on Americans’ infatuation with pets.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Couple Charlotte Chubb, 47, and Justine Drury, 53, from West Bridgford in Nottinghamshire, decided to adopt the dog to give their two other pets some extra company.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

He at turns kept a bear and an alligator as pets, was adamantly anti-religion, and, as he admitted himself, had a knack for putting his foot in his mouth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

She pulls off the bag, ties it up, and tosses it into a nearby bin, then pets her dog as if he’s done a good job.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi