Hello, and welcome to The Care and Keeping of Your Pet! As you surely know, a pet is a big responsibility, and we're so glad you've decided to be a concientious master. A safe pet is a happy pet, and this handbook is certain to keep your precious lifelong friend as content as can be.
The history of the animal person is a long and difficult one, with their origins not being known even to this day. However, scientists believe that despite our common appearance - most animal people have humanoid forms except for the ears, tails, and sometimes teeth - we share no common ancestry, even if the ascent of this species corresponds with that of the homo sapien. We gained dominance over each breed thousands of years ago, beginning with the dog type, who have long been considered "man's best friend." Most breeds these days are docile and perfect for owners of any speed.
Of course, it is our duty as the superior species to take care of these animal creatures, and this is inherent in their genetic makeup. Everyone knows that an animal person, when matched with their correct human master, is loyal for life - a true "soulmate," if you will. Far be it for us to turn this away! Ever since the Great Domestication, these intelligent and loving animals have served us as friends, workmates, guardians, servants, and sexual companions and will for years to come. Despite recent hubbub from so-called "Pet People's Rights Activists," this way of life is wholesome and good. Scientific research shows that the natural desire of the pet person is to be owned and cared for by a human.
So, it's your first pet. What do you need to know?
As previously stated, pet people come in as many breeds as you can possibly think of. By far and away the most popular are the dog and cat types, but exotic birds and lizards have been gaining popularity among trendsetters from L.A. to Tokyo!
All pet types are best suited for certain jobs, and when hunting for one, it is best to search for a type that suits your needs best.
However, a "True Match" - when a pet person bonds with you and only you for the rest of their natural lives - comes naturally, and sometimes takes time before you can find the pet you will be able to give a forever home to.
According to all current research, pet people are completely sentient and like us in many ways. However, it is important to remember that they have many animalistic and feral characteristics. Do not be foolish and think that your pet is a person, despite the facts that many are clothed and may be allowed to read, write, and have "hobbies." Some traditional pet owners may eschew these frivolities, and that is within their right.
Pet people age more quickly than humans, at least physically, and many types have long lifespans. It is not uncommon for pets to be passed through the family. When getting your child their first pet, it's important to keep in mind that just because the pup is tiny now, a grown pet can be jumpy around a small child.
It is important to train a pet. Discipline will be necessary. This does not make you a bad owner. Failure to train early will result in a rebellious pet. Training is especially important if you want your pet to serve as a household servant.
Remember, your pet will be extremely protective of you, especially if you are Truly Bonded. It is best to socialize them early. A socialized pet is a perfect family pet.
These days, unowned and unbonded pet people are allowed to live as strays or "Frees" in certain designated areas. Some even hold "jobs." This is against their best interest, and owners who adopt these strays are to be rewarded. Still, the best place to get pets are from liscenced kennels or breeders.
Some masters find it beneficial to participate in activities with their pets, such as shows and other competitions.
Finally, much has been made about the sexual relationship between pet and master. This is a normal facet of the bond, and humans are sure to find pet people sexually alluring. But beyond that, it is only responsible and prudent for owners to care for their pet's needs. It is a well-known fact that the libidos of pet people are remarkably strong, and when they go into heat, it is usually more convenient for a master to relieve them. There is no risk of pregnancy. All rumors of hybrids are urban legends.
Despite this, masters must remember to not view their pets as romantic partners. Humans should stay with humans.
With that said, thank you and welcome to your first day as a pet's master! |
Vincent Law/Ergo Proxy // Ergo Proxy // OTA
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kobe | pink sniper | m/f
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Kara Thrace | Battlestar Galactica | OTA
Ryousuke Kominato | Daiya no Ace | M/M
riku | kingdom hearts | m/m
likely to be some kind of rare snow leopard or grey fox. all prompts are a go! ]
Simon Tam - Firefly - m/m
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Keith | Voltron: Legendary Defenders |OTA
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Kiriko keeps being scolded by her friends and co-workers over and over: stop taking in all these violent strays. Let them go to the pound, or the adoption agencies. But Kiriko, for all of her toughness on the job... Just seeing a bedraggled stray caught out in the rain just softens her heart into mush. And who knows? Maybe one of them may not be so bad once they get dry and fed and calmed down.
Or so she keeps telling herself.
But yet again, she pauses one dreary afternoon, and peers thru the downpour to see a figure digging thru a garbage can for something. Considering that said figure also has a black feline tale, it's pretty safe to say that they're not human.
"Excuse me!" She calls out as she begins to walk closer to the stray Pet.
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[Lance stretches as he walks down the sidewalk, shoulders cracking in an enjoyable way. Yawning loudly he carefully avoids the cracked and raised section of cement he passes almost daily on his commute to and from work. The backpack filled with leftovers from the kitchens smacks against his back when he hops over it. At this late hour everything is rather quiet and peaceful, except for...
...hissing? Yowling?
Pausing mid-step, the young man looks around and notices some movement coming from an alleyway across the way. It sounded like cats fighting. Lance watches as a pair of pet people tumble out, eyes widening in surprise. He knew of stray ones, but rarely saw them. Watching for a moment it becomes clear that the darker haired one is about to have his little tailed asses handed to him.
Shouting, Lance runs at the pair, arms in the air. The bigger stray runs off instantly, apparently having no issue beating up another that's smaller than him, but unwilling to attack a human who is just as small. Lance stops short of the black-eared stray and kneels down.]
Hey buddy, you all right?
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Todd the Wraith // Stargate Atlantis // OTA
Tony Stark // MCU
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Right now he's been left alone, checking out the house with a naked curiosity and notable wariness held in his slightly-poofed tail. He definitely smells the other cat around. ]
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If the older cat finds him annoying, that's fine. Humans think he's cute as hell, so he's a spoiled little monster.
Right now he's stretched out on the couch (whether he's allowed there or not) in a position that shouldn't be comfortable, but is, and is just sort of watching the goings on of the house. Or maybe he's just waiting for Tony to come into the room so he can annoy him. ]
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going w/ her as a first time owner?
[Morrigan rubs the bridge of her nose as a cup hits the floor suddenly. She looks up and over from the book she's reading and sighs.] Really? I told you to leave the cups alone and-- [Muttering under her breath, she bookmarks her page and heads towards the kitchen.] And you just go ahead and ignore me. What, did the cup insult you? Did it give you a dirty look?
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The truth is that she's a little feral herself. Covert military project, pieces spliced into her biology as a child. Supposed to make her docile, easier to control, but well. That hadn't worked out too well in the end, as it turned out. She has green eyes with those feline vertical, slitted pupils, eyes that luminesce in the dark. She has claws too, but those don't usually come out.
Really, if not for the fact that Tony seems to demand her attention whenever she tries doing anything else, she might think he didn't even like her. Her house is pragmatic, orderly (Clint would say impersonal) and Tony seems to almost intentionally knock over anything that's not nailed down. She spends a ridiculous amount of time picking up after him just for him to do it all over again. He wants to go outside and then looks at her like she's gone crazy when she stands there with the door open. He's infuriating.
And yet. He's easier to be around than most people, even Clint somehow, no matter how much Tony gets on her nerves. Something about petting him that draws a rumble from her own chest, and yet. She's trying to be professional about the whole thing. But he makes it difficult.
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John Egbert | Homestuck | OTA
Liling 'Lily' Yang | Mage: The Ascension | M/F
Stiles Stilinski - Teen Wolf - M/M
Makoto Kino | Sailor Moon | OTA
Awkward master. Not really good with animals.
Or some stray German Shepherd who's been kicked and smacked a few times. Told she's too scary. Big, jumpy, prone to attacking unless she can tell you don't mean harm. Then she's lovey dovey and loyal till the end. Surprisingly gentle.]
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Sonia Nevermind | super dangan ronpa 2 | OTA
as an owner, she's a kind caring owner who's always looking to care of her pet when in distress of something similar. she's a princess in her canon, so this opens up a lot of opportunity for guard/charge prompts.
as a pet, she's a golden tiger, who's incredibly protective and loyal to a fault.
as for prompts, anything goes! >:0 ]
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sorry for the late reply