housepets
Indoor animal companions
Housepets are animals kept in the home for companionship rather than utility.
Dogs and cats are the most common, but the category extends to birds, fish, hamsters, rabbits, and reptiles.
The term distinguishes these indoor companions from outdoor animals or livestock.
The landlord's policy allows housepets under twenty pounds.
Unlike working animals or farm animals, housepets exist primarily for emotional connection and entertainment.
Small furry housepet
- dogDomesticated barking mammal
- hamsterSmall burrowing pet rodent
- goldfishSmall orange pet carp
- rabbitLong-eared lagomorph
guinea pig · parakeet · turtle · ferret · gecko · canary · budgerigar · finch
Giving food to
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
- vaccinationsInjections conferring disease immunity
- microchippingImplanting tiny ID transponders
spaying · neutering · flea control · deworming · nail clipping · brushing · bathing · checkups
Barred confinement structure
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- terrariumGlass-walled growing enclosure
- crateContainer for transport
- bedFurniture for slumber
carrier · litter box · hutch · habitat · tank · enclosure · kennel · vivarium
Warm emotional attachment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- companionshipState of having company
- playfulnessLighthearted, frisky spirit
- cuddlingAffectionate close holding
comfort · attachment · friendship · love · empathy · greeting · lap sitting · purring
Compliance with authority
- commandsAuthoritative orders given
- housebreakingTraining pets' bathroom habits
- potty trainingTeaching bathroom self-sufficiency
- crate trainingAcclimating pets to enclosures
leash training · positive reinforcement · clicker training · sit · stay · fetch · heel · tricks
cat
Small furry housepet
rabbit · guinea pig · parakeet · turtle · ferret · gecko · canary · budgerigar · finch · chinchilla
feeding
Giving food to
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
- vaccinationsInjections conferring disease immunity
microchipping · spaying · neutering · flea control · deworming · nail clipping · brushing · bathing · checkups · heartworm prevention
cage
Barred confinement structure
bed · carrier · litter box · hutch · habitat · tank · enclosure · kennel · vivarium · nesting box
affection
Warm emotional attachment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- companionshipState of having company
- playfulnessLighthearted, frisky spirit
cuddling · comfort · attachment · friendship · love · empathy · greeting · lap sitting · purring · tail wagging
obedience
Compliance with authority
- commandsAuthoritative orders given
- housebreakingTraining pets' bathroom habits
- potty trainingTeaching bathroom self-sufficiency
crate training · leash training · positive reinforcement · clicker training · sit · stay · fetch · heel · tricks · socialization
housepetslivestock
Domesticated farm animals
farm animals · cattle · poultry · draft animals · swine
housepetswildlife
Undomesticated natural organisms
wild animals · feral animals · wild beasts · game animals · apex predators
housepetsbarnyard animals
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