Pet Definition–noun | 1. | any domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately. | | 2. | a person especially cherished or indulged; favorite: He was the teacher's pet. | | 3. | a thing particularly cherished. | –adjective | 4. | kept or treated as a pet: a pet lamb. | | 5. | especially cherished or indulged, as a child or other person. | | 6. | favorite; most preferred: a pet theory. | | 7. | showing fondness or affection: to address someone with pet words. | –verb (used with object) | 8. | to fondle or caress: to pet a dog. | | 9. | to treat as a pet; indulge. | –verb (used without object) | 10. | Informal. to engage in amorous fondling and caressing. | |
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Reptile Definition–noun | 1. | any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia, comprising the turtles, snakes, lizards, crocodilians, amphisbaenians, tuatara, and various extinct members including the dinosaurs. | | 2. | (loosely) any of various animals that crawl or creep. | | 3. | a groveling, mean, or despicable person. | –adjective | 4. | of or resembling a reptile; creeping or crawling. | | 5. | groveling, mean, or despicable. | |
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Article Dashboard.com - Found Dec. 15, 2008
... stores where you can find your desired reptile and . But do they assist in your long term sucess? Can they provide you and your pet a true...
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Denver Post - Found Dec. 28, 2008
... the blanket in a non-smoking environment and away from pet hair (to avoid ... Volunteers are also needed to assist with reptile collection ...
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Having Reptiles As Pets Posted By : Joshua Simms
Article Dashboard.com - Found Dec. 25, 2008
A person who is planning to buy a reptile as an exotic pet should bear in mind that most reptiles eat meat but there are reptiles that eat...
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Perfect pet not as easy as it sounds
Charleston Post and Courier - Found Dec. 23, 2008
... turn on a heat light, throw in mealworms and you have the perfect pet. We come from a family, and a neighborhood, it seems, of reptile lovers.
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Animal shelters, groups need help filling wish lists of needs
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Found Dec. 22, 2008
Pet food for the Chow Wagon pantry; Timothy-based rabbit pellets. Ongoing: Dry kitten food and canned pet food; rat, mice, bird and reptile food;
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Reptiles, amphibians rescued
Altoona Herald-Mitchellville Index - Found Dec. 20, 2008
His parents, Jason and Robin Argo, are operating the Iowa Reptile Rescue from their home. Pet reptiles and amphibians often end up being...
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Pet Owners Asked, 'Did You Know'?
Cayman Net News - Found Dec. 18, 2008
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center advises pet owners to avoid leaving ... Therefore, it is important for reptile caretakers to avoid offering
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Florida crocodile suspected of killing dogs is relocated
The Detroit Free Press - Found Dec. 18, 2008
If the federally protected reptile journeys back to the canals of ... Her advice to pet owners: keep your dog on a leash.
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What's Doing
Washington Post - Found Dec. 19, 2008
$15, $10 ages 3 to 11. ALL-MARYLAND REPTILE SHOW Saturday 9 to 3. Buy ... 8:30. From 1 to 2, bring your dog, cat or other furry pet for a picture
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Crocodile suspected of eating 3 dogs relocated
Fort Mills Times - Found Dec. 18, 2008
... for the second If the federally protected reptile journeys back to the ... Her advice to pet owners: keep your dog on a leash.
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