companion animal
Beloved family pet
A companion animal is a pet kept primarily for company and emotional connection rather than for work, food, or other practical purposes.
Dogs and cats are the most common companion animals, though the category includes birds, rabbits, and other species kept for companionship: Therapy programs bring companion animals to nursing homes.
The term often appears in legal and housing contexts where "pet" might seem dismissive.
Domesticated barking mammal
- catSmall furry housepet
- rabbitLong-eared lagomorph
- hamsterSmall burrowing pet rodent
- guinea pigSmall rodent, pet or test subject
parakeet · goldfish · ferret · parrot · turtle · gerbil · canary · budgie
Warm emotional attachment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- unconditional loveAffection given freely, always
comfort · presence · emotional support · trust · friendship · rapport · kinship · togetherness
Giving food to
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- microchippingImplanting tiny ID transponders
spaying · neutering · leash · collar · crate · litter box · aquarium · terrarium
Visit confirming someone's condition
- vaccinationsInjections conferring disease immunity
- dewormingRemoving internal parasites medically
- flea treatmentMedication eliminating pet parasites
- dental careMaintaining healthy mouths
pet insurance · chronic conditions · arthritis · obesity · allergies · heartworm · nutrition · supplements
Trained canine for blind
- hearing dogCanine aide for deaf
- mobility assistanceAid for movement-impaired individuals
- autism supportAid for developmental differences
- PTSD supportAid for lasting psychological wounds
certification · trained · handler · alert dog · veteran support · disability aid · specialized training
dog
Domesticated barking mammal
guinea pig · parakeet · goldfish · ferret · parrot · turtle · gerbil · canary · budgie · chinchilla
affection
Warm emotional attachment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- attachmentConnection or fondness
unconditional love · comfort · presence · emotional support · trust · friendship · rapport · kinship · togetherness · bonding
feeding
Giving food to
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
microchipping · spaying · neutering · leash · collar · crate · litter box · aquarium · terrarium · enclosure
wellness check
Visit confirming someone's condition
- vaccinationsInjections conferring disease immunity
- dewormingRemoving internal parasites medically
- flea treatmentMedication eliminating pet parasites
dental care · pet insurance · chronic conditions · arthritis · obesity · allergies · heartworm · nutrition · supplements · medication
guide dog
Trained canine for blind
- hearing dogCanine aide for deaf
- mobility assistanceAid for movement-impaired individuals
- autism supportAid for developmental differences
PTSD support · certification · trained · handler · alert dog · veteran support · disability aid · specialized training
- support animalsemotional support dog, therapy dog, service dog
- domesticated animalscow, dogs, pig, cats, horses
- pet lifepets, dog owner, cat owner, fur baby, pet ownership
- veterinary medicineveterinary medicine, veterinary degree, pet hospitals, vet schools, necropsy
- petsdog, dogs, cats, puppy, kitten
- animal termswild, tame, domesticated, feral, captive
companion animallivestock
Domesticated farm animals
farm animal · working animal · draft animal · beast of burden · poultry
companion animalwild animal
Undomesticated creature
wildlife · wild beast · vermin · stray · invasive species
animal, companion, animated, animation, accompany, animate, companions, accompanying, accompanied