family pet

noun

: a pet kept by a family

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The breed has become increasingly popular as a family pet, ranking 12th in the American Kennel Club's list of the most popular breeds in 2024. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025 The seizure of a family pet and dog by injuring or killing them can give to a claim for an unlawful seizure of property in violation of the Fourth Amendment, the suit says. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025 Dugan, a Shih Tzu and Bichon mix, was able to visit Brayden thanks to Cincinnati Children's family pet center. Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Some mornings Bob would find a young Sarah sleeping with the family pet in its crate. Wolf Blitzer, CNN Money, 29 June 2025 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 3 Oct. 2025.

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