• AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space
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    2 days ago

    “Cat/dog dad/mom” implies that the pet is forever a child, due to their species. rather than a fellow adult equal (species differences notwithstanding) in dignity. I prefer to think of them as chosen family, or possibly the weird housemate.

    • MnemonicBump@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      2 days ago

      I call my dog “best friend” but he calls me “dad”, so ymmv. Despite being 9 years old, he’s pretty convinced that he’s just a wittle baby