How to Use family pet in a Sentence

family pet

noun
  • The dog, which was a family pet and thought to be a lurcher cross, was then seized by police.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The loss of a beloved family pet can be heartbreaking.
    — Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Here’s a pint-sized pooch that makes an excellent family pet.
    — Yolanda Wikiel, Good Housekeeping, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Iconic for its long flowing coat and lovable charm, this dog makes for a great family pet.
    — Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The group finds homes and safe refuge for animals in need of a second chance to be a beloved family pet.
    — Stephanie Baillargeon-McCurry, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
  • For some people, a fish is a great family pet that brings all the joy and happiness your kiddo needs.
    — Angela Hatem, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
  • This cute illustration can even feature the family pet, so what's not to love?
    — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Some mornings Bob would find a young Sarah sleeping with the family pet in its crate.
    — Wolf Blitzer, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
  • The family was able to make it out of the burning house alive, but a family pet was unable to escape.
    — Michael Lee, Fox News, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Dad can enjoy his morning brew while enjoying a picture of the family pet.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
  • She was injured while trying to intervene when the family pet attacked.
    — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023
  • So, in another nod to French culture, the family pet gets to go on vacation too.
    — Laurie Werner, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Morrison is accused of shooting his 69-year-old dad to death over a dispute about a family pet.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
  • However, some couples have put a twist on the tradition, such as having a beloved family pet escort the rings to the couple.
    — Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
  • There also was a snap of the family of three's family pet, Major, along with a cute video of Bash playing with the dog.
    — Kayla Grant, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
  • And the May 13 discovery in Mesa landed her a new family pet named Nathan.
    — Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 17 May 2024
  • Each verse of the song then cuts to the couple holding a different family pet — as well as a new wardrobe change from Teigen with each successive shot.
    — Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The plot revolves around the terrifying takeover of the family pet, a teddy bear-hugging chimpanzee named Ben.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Pet owners must be over the moon after Luna came out as the top military family pet name for 2023.
    — Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Tweens and teens often choose listening to music, drawing, playing outdoors, spending time with a family pet or taking a bath.
    — Ana Homayoun, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Like going back to his alma mater almost a decade later and fans asking about his grandparents — or announcing that their family pet is named after him.
    — Kyle Tucker, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
  • Shower head Some Roman faucets include a handheld shower head that can be used for rinsing hair or even using your tub to clean the family pet.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Here, experts offer tips for incorporating cleaning products into your routine that won’t harm your beloved family pet.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The occupants of the truck, according to the sheriff's office, were believed to be local residents traveling with a family pet.
    — Andrea Ramirez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Nicola’s parents, billionaire Nelson and his ex-model wife Claudia Heffner, were sued over the family pet about a year and a half ago.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
  • Garner shared a post dedicated to the dog on Instagram Wednesday, sharing a touching tribute to the family pet.
    — Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Bringing a new animal home can be difficult for any family pet; however, with the right introduction, the two can have the most wonderful life together.
    — Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Guests can also shop for a new family pet among the hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, spiders, and small exotic animals.
    — Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2024
  • The seizure of a family pet and dog by injuring or killing them can give to a claim for an unlawful seizure of property in violation of the Fourth Amendment, the suit says.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
  • While most small backyard birds build nests out of reach of dogs, the noise and activity of your family pet playing outside is unnerving for nesting birds, so keep them away until the fledglings leave the nest if possible.
    — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026

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