Is it normal to not know when an animal becomes a pet?

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What defines an animal as a pet? It's not if it lives with you because I have flies, spiders and moths that have lived with me and that weren't pets. It's not if you feed or train the animal because working dogs are fed and trained but aren't pets. It's not whether you've bought the animal because if a stray cat wanders in and then stays (or even a cat that has abandoned your neighbour and come to live with you), then it is a pet but not one you've bought. I know what I think but rather than influence this story, I won't mention it (yet). Does anyone have a clear definition which works in any circumstance to determine if an animal is a pet or not. I mean every single circumstance (i.e., so it's not whether you love the animal or not because you can have a pet you don't love). What makes a pet?

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  • KeddersPrincess
    11 years ago

    I have a been human. His name is Ben.I like to have sex with him.

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    • Moneybagschest
      11 years ago

      Have you heard of S&M?

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      • KeddersPrincess
        11 years ago

        Yes. And I am not far from being a sexual sadist xD

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  • howaminotmyself
    11 years ago

    A pet is a companion, typically an animal.

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  • snarkygirl
    8 years ago

    My mom used to say kids with lice have pets.

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  • RoseIsabella
    10 years ago

    My Siamese cat is my best friend and companion.

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  • Moneybagschest
    11 years ago

    A companion that you love.

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  • alv1592
    11 years ago

    An animal that you love like family is a pet.

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  • AwkwardlyMe
    11 years ago

    Hmmm, that is an interesting question. I think possession is what makes an animal a pet. Humans by nature are possessive creatures and like to dominate over others. Which is why we domesticate animals. Though we also like to nurture- and so they kinda take the role of slave and child... if that makes any sense to you... ^_^!!
    So, like, I have 4 cats and they are my pets because I look after them and feel that they are mine.

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  • bananaface
    11 years ago

    Hmm, I actually have no idea. Huh, how interesting:D. I'm going to be thinking about this for ages now! I always thought it was that you love and want it, but I guess that doesn't work in all situations.:S

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