family pet

noun

: a pet kept by a family

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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 On May 23, her mother Cindy Crawford shared memories of the beloved family pet Kaia Gerber shared the sad news that her dog, Widget, died at 17 years old. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 May 2025 Chloe had lived with the Albert family for about seven years then and was described as a beloved family pet, according to Read’s attorneys at trial in 2024. Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 May 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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