Normally I would use the word "pets," but I reely think it's a derogatory word for our feathered/fuzzy/scaled/etc friends. Same w/ the word "owner," as opposed to comrade, caretaker, companion, or even parent. Also, since when does a hawk (myself) or meerkat (Power of Flower) have a pet instead of another animal as a friend.
Question is, what animal friends do u have?
My best animal friend is a cockatiel bestowed with the name Phoenix Silverwing, who many people saw for a few days about a month ago when I put him in as my personal pic.
Other friends include: 3 dogs, 5 cats.