companion animal
noun/kəmˈpænjən ænɪml/
/kəmˈpænjən ænɪml/
(also animal companion)
(rather formal)- an animal that you have at home for pleasure, rather than one that is kept for work or food; a pet
- Companion animals can help reduce stress and offer companionship to lonely people.
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