companion animal

[ kuhm-pan-yuhn an-uh-muhl ]

noun

1. pet ¹( def 1 ).

companion animal

noun

1. an animal kept as a pet

Word History and Origins

Origin of companion animal¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Deborah Howard, founder of the Companion Animal Protection Society, has requested health certificates from various states to trace how dogs move from puppy mills to pet shops and other resellers.

From Los Angeles Times

The research received a small amount of funding from the Center for Companion Animal Health, but was primarily conducted by the above authors as volunteers.

From Science Daily

The most common AAT model, the scientists say, is when a companion animal, such as a dog or cat, is integrated into a therapeutic plan.

From Science Daily

“And so it was shocking, and it showed that this simple barrier of having a companion animal could lead directly to housing insecurity and homelessness, if not addressed.”

From Seattle Times

The study was funded in part by the UC Davis Center for Companion Animal Health, Maxine Adler Endowed Chair Funds, and private donor funds specifically designated for longevity studies in golden retrievers.

From Science Daily