The word “pet,” according to the Oxford English Dictionary, has its origins in the Scottish Gaelic word peata (or Old Irish petta), meaning “a tame animal.” But a half century later, the word carries a little more prestige than the suggestion of mere domestication.
The modern pet — be it a dog, cat, bird, fish or any of the Insta-famous varieties of mini-pigs, raccoons or capybaras — can be a companion, brandable social media income stream and/or surrogate for any number of relationships, from “fur baby” to therapist.
In this Pet Issue, we go inside a Covington cat cafe, learn about the “Dogs of Cincy” and round-up some places to drink with your pet.
- Covington’s Purrfect Day Cafe is a Haven for Adoptable Cats and Punny Cocktails
- Instagram Account Dogs of Cincy Shines a Spotlight on the Cutest Canines in the Queen City
- 15 Pet-Friendly Place to Drink with Your Dog
- 10 Greater Cincinnati Dog Parks for Pups and Their People
- 5 Things Every Cincinnati Animal Lover Needs
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This article appears in Feb 23 – Mar 8, 2022.