Pet

A pet was any lifeform kept for companionship and/or amusement. Some went so far as to anthropomorphize their pets, speaking to them as they would another of their species. () Denobulans generally didn't keep pets, () though Doctor Phlox was an exception. ()
In 2155 of the mirror universe, suggested that the creature that killed Ensign might have been a pet owned by one of the original crew. disagreed, saying it was unlikely unless they owned a velociraptor. ()
The owner of a pet was the one responsible for making decisions about it. In 2237, the Vulcan healer asked a young Spock to make the decision to euthanize his sehlat, I-Chaya. ()
Superior beings often looked upon their inferiors as pets. In 2267, Trelane's mother referred to the landing party he had been tormenting as pets, saying he could not have them if he couldn't take proper care of them. () Data once observed that Q regarded his relationships with Jean-Luc Picard as "that of a master and his beloved pet." () In 2372, told Kes that eventually she would regard the crew of as they would regard pets. Kes didn't care for the possibility, protesting, "They're not pets. They're people, they're my friends." ()
In 2365, hearing Jean-Luc Picard explain why he enjoyed riding horses, Counselor Deanna Troi realized that he didn't want the comfort of a pet, but rather a companion. ()
In 2370, Jadzia Dax imagined that Bajoran Resistance members kept palukoo as pets. Kira Nerys corrected her, saying they used to eat them. ()
An individual who was regarded as someone's favorite of their group could also be referred to as a pet. In 2155, John Frederick Paxton described Henry Archer as the Vulcans' pet Human. ()
In 2368, Jean-Luc Picard characterized the naming and caring for Hugh as turning the young Borg into some kind of pet. Despite this, he still planned to use the drone to carry out his plan to destroy their race. ()
In 2378, Q referred to Neelix as Kathryn Janeway's pet Talaxian. ()
==Creatures kept as pets==
*Cat
**Betazoid cat
**Circassian cat
*Dog
* Beagle
* Bloodhound
* Collie
* Doberman
* German Shepherd
* Great Dane
* Irish Setter
* Labrador Retriever
* Malamute
* Pit bull
* Rottweiler
* The Dog
*Fish (both real and holographic)
**Goldfish
*Klingon monster dog
*Lycosa tarantula
*Sehlat
*Targ
*Tribble
*Vine
*Xanthan marmot
==Pet supplies==
* Animal training manual
* Aquarium
* Ball
* Bowl
* Cage
* Cat toy
* Bone
* Collar
* Doghouse
* Doggie bed
* Feline supplement
** Feline supplement 25
** Feline supplement 74
** Feline supplement 127
** Feline supplement 221
* Sand box
* Scratching post
* Stick
* Terrarium
==Occupations==
* Animal trainer
* "Cat person"
* Guard dog
* Veterinarian
==Sounds==
* Barking
* Meow
* Purr
==Medical conditions==
* Fleas
* Mange
* Pregnancy
==Medical procedures==
* Declawing
* Euthanasia
* Neutering
==Related topics==
* Breed
* Domestication
* Kennel
* Litter
* Petting
* Stray
==See also==
*Unnamed pets
==External link==
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Category:Lifeform classifications