Pet Care Terms

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'adorable' describes something or someone that is very pleasing or charming.

• The couple's newborn baby was absolutely adorable.
• I saw the most adorable puppy at the park today.
• That kitten is so stinkin' adorable!
• The way he helps his elderly neighbor is just adorable.

adjective describing something that is likely to induce vomiting; nauseating

• The smell of the garbage made me feel a bit barfy.
• That movie was so gross, it made me feel super barfy.
• I can't eat that, it looks totally barfy.
• The thought of public speaking makes me feel barfy.

noun a close friend or companion

• I appreciate your help, buddy.
• Hey buddy, wanna grab some lunch together?
• What's up, buddy?
• Sometimes our mind can be our own worst buddy.

noun a small domesticated animal, usually a young cat

• The young girl gently held the small kitty in her arms.
• I love playing with my friend's kitty, it's so cute!
• That kitty is the cutest thing ever, I can't get enough of it!
• She had a kitty on her lap, but it was actually a fluffy pillow.

noun the action of stroking or caressing an animal

verb to stroke or caress an animal

• The act of petting a dog can help to strengthen the bond between the owner and the pet.
• I love petting my cat while watching TV in the evenings.
• She was caught petting her boyfriend in the back of the movie theater.
• The soft music was like gently petting my soul, soothing and calming.

noun the act of caring for someone else's dog in their absence

• I will be dogsitting for my neighbor while they are out of town.
• I'm dogsitting for my friend this weekend, so I can't hang out.
• I'm on dog duty this weekend, dogsitting for my cousin.
• She felt like she was dogsitting for her boss, constantly having to clean up after him.

noun A person who takes care of dogs by watching them while their owners are away

verb To watch or take care of someone else's dog while they are away

• I will be dogsitting for my neighbor while they are on vacation.
• I'm just dogsitting for my friend this weekend.
• I'm just watching my buddy's dog for a bit.
• Taking care of all these tasks is like trying to dogsit a pack of wild animals.

noun a small parrot of the genus Agapornis, native to Africa and often kept as a pet

• The agapornis is a small parrot species native to Africa.
• I love watching my agapornis play with its toys.
• My agapornis is such a chatterbox, always talking up a storm.
• Their relationship was like that of two agapornis, always together and inseparable.