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Marsha Reeves claimed her family pet, Sidney, who is 16 years old and on a specialist diet and medication, was taken from her house in Kansas City, MO, on the evening of Monday, April 20, according to FOX4.
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Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Iconic for its long flowing coat and lovable charm, this dog makes for a great family pet.
—Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
Johannes Roberts, 89 minutes Lean and very mean, this Fantastic Fest opening night premiere tells the story of Ben, a chimpanzee who has lived most of his life as a family pet, communicating with the residents of a Hawaiian home.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2026
Morrison is accused of shooting his 69-year-old dad to death over a dispute about a family pet.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Iconic for its long flowing coat and lovable charm, this dog makes for a great family pet.
—Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
Johannes Roberts, 89 minutes Lean and very mean, this Fantastic Fest opening night premiere tells the story of Ben, a chimpanzee who has lived most of his life as a family pet, communicating with the residents of a Hawaiian home.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2026
Morrison is accused of shooting his 69-year-old dad to death over a dispute about a family pet.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Family pet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20pet. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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