pet ownership

collocation in English

meaningsofpetandownership

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pet
adjective
uk
/pet/us
/pet/
a theory, subject, hate, etc. that is special and important ...
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ownership
noun[U]
uk
/ˈəʊ.nə.ʃɪp/us
/ˈoʊ.nɚ.ʃɪp/
the fact that you ...
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(Definition ofpetandownershipfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofpet ownership

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The effect ofpetownershipcould be further explored by investigating whether its effect changes with duration of ownership.
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It may sometimes be thought that responsible attitudes to pet animals and certainly relevant legislation have not kept pace with the evolution inpetownership.
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When my two daughters were growing up, we went through the normal pattern ofpetownership, as most families do.
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Those are the positive aspects but there are down sides topetownership; namely, the fouling of public places.
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The local authority can be a real help in encouraging in the young a sense of responsibility inpetownership.
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Inspectors and staff are on hand to talk to the children about responsiblepetownership.
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Sadly, many of our major animal welfare societies spend a great deal of time picking up the pieces of irresponsiblepetownership.
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Responsiblepetownershipdictates that proper arrangements should be made for pets while people go away on holiday, so that the animals do not stray.
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Petownershiphas been found significantly to improve a patient's survival rate following major surgery.
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Petownershipoffers many benefits to society.
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Petownershipcan of course bring pleasure and companionship and encourage the development of a sense of responsibility towards the care and welfare of animals in general.
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They include enhanced capacity to form positive relationships with others i-relief inpetownership.
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Petownershipwas found to be positively associated with some forms of social contact and interaction, and with perceptions of neighborhood friendliness.
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Injuries to humans may be relatively common, but reported yearly deaths due to exoticpetownershipare rare.
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A number of studies identifypetownershipas a factor in improved recovery from illness and in improved health in general.
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Prosecutors may also be able to request bans on futurepetownershipor request limits on the number of animals a convicted hoarder may keep.
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This event helps raise awareness and money for animals while promoting responsiblepetownership.
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The visits aim at improving knowledge ofpetownershipresponsibility.
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He also appears as a spokescat promoting responsiblepetownership, pet health and pet adoptions through animal shelters.
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