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animal companion

noun

  1. an animal that is kept as a companion; pet.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of animal companion1

First recorded in 1710–20
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Example Sentences

Now a recent study in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science reveals that cats may be deep enough to display grief when they lose a beloved animal companion.

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Indeed, if you want company for your heartbreak, announce your animal companion’s death on a social media platform.

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So though it makes sense that Aerith is stunned by the untrammeled natural bounty around her, it equally makes sense that Red XIII, the group’s talking animal companion, responds: “It may look that way. But in reality, it’s barely hanging on.”

She was surprised by how many people responded to her post saying they were also grieving the loss of an animal companion and didn’t know where to find support.

“And I think if we’re able to take our animal companion’s point of view, we have a much better chance at connecting with them and at communicating honestly with them.”

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