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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.
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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
For some people, a fish is a great family pet that brings all the joy and happiness your kiddo needs.
—Angela Hatem, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The hearing took place on the same day that a mountain lion was captured and tranquilized in an urban part of San Francisco and just weeks after a wolf killed an aging horse who was a family pet in Lassen County.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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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
For some people, a fish is a great family pet that brings all the joy and happiness your kiddo needs.
—Angela Hatem, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The hearing took place on the same day that a mountain lion was captured and tranquilized in an urban part of San Francisco and just weeks after a wolf killed an aging horse who was a family pet in Lassen County.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Family pet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20pet. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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