Leading animal rights group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has a problem with the word “pet,” and wants you to stop using it. One of the main problems with the word “pet,” she said, is that it is patronizing to animals. “Check the definitions: PET: An animal kept for companionship PEST: A destructive animal that attacks crops, food or livestock. “They’re their own individual animals.”According to online dictionaries, the word “pet” dates back to the 16th century, and can be traced to Scotland and northern England. That’s why instead of “pets” PETA recommends “companion animals” and instead of “dog owner” we say “dog guardian.” — PETA UK (@PETAUK) February 4, 2020Subscribe to our new podcast, She’s Gone on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Source: National Post February 04, 2020 14:55 UTC