What Is a Pet?
A pet is any domesticated animal kept as a companion and cared for affectionately. This includes cats, dogs, birds, and reptiles such as snakes and lizards. Other animals such as rabbits and hedgehogs may also be kept as pets, but they are less common. When someone talks about a “pet project,” they usually mean something that they are especially fond of and have a lot of time for. This may be a hobby or a school or college assignment, an...