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A pet, or an animal, is an animal kept for the purpose of providing companionship to a person, rather than as a working animal, livestock, or a laboratory animal. Popular pets are often considered to have attractive or cute appearances, intelligence, and relatable personalities. However, some pets may be taken in on an altruistic basis, such as a stray animal, and accepted by the owner regardless of these characteristics.