It's Friday. Spend time with your pets.

[moosejuice]

The AU!Pet Person Meme (Shipping & Smut)

>> premise

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 conscientious 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 sapiens. 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!

>> how to play

Needless to say, The Care and Keeping of Your Pet is a bit biased and full of propaganda, but it gives a good idea of the world your character is now AU's into. They are either a pet person or a human master, and what that means for them varies. So are they a devoted pet or a rebellious animal person looking to buck the system? A generous master or a cruel sexual sadist? Just a normal pet owner? Most likely they're something in between, but when you're raised in this world, it's difficult to see anything different on the horizon. Rules Comment with your character and say whether they'd be a master or a pet. Ideally, they could be played as both. Mention what kind of each they'd be and what they'd be like, (ie: "Xx-chan is a bunny girl who is happy to please her master" or "Asterothia is a cat boy who is aloof but loyal to his true master"). For pets, be sure to include features ("wolf ears, tail, teeth). REMEMBER, pet does not automatically equal submissive and master automatically equal dominant. This is not a BDSM setting though BDSM can be included. How far you want to go with the actual "pet" aspect is up to you, as well. Your pet could just be your slightly-furry roommate or soulmate! Comment to others. Play out the scene.

>> prompts

This by now means an all-inclusive list, but it should get you going in the right direction. First Time Pet/Owner: Usually, pets are gotten at a young age; you're an old dog. Can you learn new tricks? True Bond: What all masters and pets yearn for...the pet's loyalty and adoration for life. Love: It's expected for masters to love their pets, but to love them? Romance is strictly forbidden. Old "Couple": Master and pet have grown together and know each other. You know, know each other. Loss of Master: The pet has lost their master, perhaps even their True Bond. Is it possible to move on? Young Master/Older Pet: Pets age quicker than masters, so it's possible to end up with a bit of an "age" difference. Family Pet: This pet's been raised as part of the family. What happens when their feelings for a family member get more than platonic. For Your Protection: You don't want to be a master, but you have to take in a pet for their protection lest they be in danger from the general public. Stray: You're a stray or a "Free." Can you live like this with your biology screaming for you to make a match? Servant: You're more servant than pet. All Sex, All the Time: The only purpose for this pet is to service the master, and not in a way that means cleaning their house. Guard: You're a loyal bodyguard, a service pet. You'll do anything for your master. Anything. Pet Play: This is for those who prefer to keep their animals on leashes, have them eat from bowls, and keep away from clothing. Breaking In: Training is important with any pet. In Love with Another Master...or Pet: To lust after another's master is no better than treason, and to wish to be with another pet just cruel! Punishment: Bad dog, no nookie! Heat: All pets go into heat, and it's the responsibility of the owner to take care of this problem. After all, unchecked dry humping kills thousands every year. Breeding: Breeders know the best qualities in each type and mate the cream of the crop together to continue lines. It's a hobby for some, a calling for others. Pregnancy: So, about that whole "hybrid" thing. It maaaay be more true than you think, even if pet/human pregnancies are the stuff of salacious tabloids. Territorial: Hey, hey, other dog person! This is your apartment. Stay the fuck out! Kennel: Kennels are where unadopted pets are kept. They're generally agreed to be depressing places. Why not volunteer at one, keeping the pets healthy and happy with the kind of affection only humans can show? Rebelling Against the System: Damn the Man! Pet people are people, too! Just be careful not to get talk. You know what happens to bad pets. Instant Attraction: You ever just look at someone and know they're the one? That they're...your master? But what if you've been trying to fight it? Well, don't try! Dominant Pet: You might be the pet, but you call the shots, at least in the bedroom. Pet Show: Everyone wants to show off how perfect their animal is. Look at that ass! And you'll never believe their special skills... Therapeutic: Pets, especially those bred for their kindliness, are perfect therapy for those who've been through trauma and heartache. Jealousy: Who's that around your master? Oh, hell no. They better not be touching them! Petting: Pet people are absolutely gaga for being touched. Even the most steely ones turn to mush for rubs. Games: Playing with your pet and giving them exercise is a key to happiness. Of course, with a pet person, you might want to use other toys instead of a ball.

Comments

Rin Tezuka | Katawa Shoujo | OTA

[sleeveknots]

[Either an irresponsible owner or a very lackadaisical pet - possibly a rabbit or a bird with messed up wings. Or maybe a snake, if that's something you'd be interested in. Either way, she's more submissive than dominant.

Also Rin's a double amputee, so if she's the master she'd probably choose a pet who can help her around the house with stuff.]

Vengarl of Forossa | Dark Souls 2 | OTA but M/M preferred

[redrust]

[Full body version, obviously.

Pet. Really big guy, possibly a bear, a lion or a very large dog. Obedient and very protective, but definitely has a temper. Any potential owner might need to keep him on a short leash.]

Phyllis "Pizzazz" Gabor | Jem and the Holograms (IDW comics version) | OTA

[stratocasting]

[Either pet or owner is fine by me. She's very wealthy, and if she's an owner she'll pamper the hell out of her pet. As a pet, though, she'll definitely expect to be pampered, and be a spoiled brat if she doesn't get what she feels like she deserves.

As for animals, she's either a cat or a very loud, attention-seeking bird.]

Hijikata Toshizou | Peacemaker Kurogane | OTA

[koukai_kirai]

[Either-or!]

[As an owner, probably got the pet either as a status symbol that was necessary to get along in his professional circles, or as a gift that he's frankly not entirely comfortable with (but is doing his best to take good care of them, all the same.) Rather serious and strict on the surface, and could probably use some unconditional love and support, but ultimately very affectionate and caring in his grumpy, quiet way.]

[As a pet, definitely a large dog type. Not purebred, but likely has a bit of German Shepherd traits. Could be either a loyal, if slightly territorial, guard dog, or a proud, angry stray.]

[Would absolutely hate and rebel against owners who... didn't basically let him more or less be in charge most of the time, but I am open to playing with that? He's very strong-willed, proud, and dominant by nature, so there's a lot of potential for conflict with someone who expected him to be more... tame, or to take well to discipline and training.]

[No breeding or pregnancy-related prompts, please.]

[redrust]

[How would you feel about Hijikata getting Vengarl as a very large guard dog? Either for protection or because someone close to him thinks he needs protection?]

[koukai_kirai]

[I can work with that! In fairness, he's 100% likely to actually be in physical danger now and then, so even if he can usually handle himself on his own, protection is never a bad idea.]

[Would you like to start, or should I?]

Katsuki Yuuri | Yuri!!! on Ice | M/M

[latebloomingeros]

[As a pet: Medium-sized dog type, trained for athletic competitions or shows of some sort. In good condition, gentle and easy to get along with, but frequently anxious and rather hard to bond with -- not outright standoffish, just distant. Usually obedient enough, but tends to have impulsive moments of ignoring commands when he feels like doing things his own way would be more challenging or a better idea.]

[As an owner: Wait what, he didn't buy a pet, why is there a pet here, oh god what is happening, why is this his life??? Very, very confused and awkward (and slightly clueless) first-time owner, so good luck with that, pet.]

[Would prefer not to have anything too dark -- no pet play, and I'd like to keep anything punishment-related from involving physical aggression if punishment is even involved at all. No thanks on any kind of noncon or heavy dubcon (any more than the premise of the setting inherently involves, pretty much), as well!]

[tanuyuki]

[sounds like Yuuri is a shiba lol

Thoughts on a crossover, with Yuuri as the owner? I have this guy, who would be a rather unusual pet (a tanuki/racoon dog) or another guy who could roll either into a cat or a bird, depending. Miyuki would very much make himself right at home, possibly directly after conning Yuuri into feeding him.

Also, I'm 100% ok keeping it gen, if you'd want to go that way!]

[latebloomingeros]

[...Yes, accepted. Yuuri is totally a shiba.]

[I could work with that! Yuuri's got a backbone somewhere, but he tends to be pretty easy to push around until he suddenly isn't anymore, so he'd be a pretty soft touch for conning food out of.]

[Does "gen unless it ends up not being" sound alright for you, then?]

Min Seon-woo | Antique | M/M only, but open otherwise!

[demoniccharm]

[Definitely a pet.]

[Black cat, a little on the vain side, with a strong playful and flirtatious streak. Not very good at obeying, because... well, you know, curiosity and all that, right? But he doesn't mind a bit of punishment, so...]

[Very needy for affection and sex (which are basically the same, right?)]

[One likely backstory would be that he wasn't wanted by his original owner and became a stray, and now he drifts from one person to another looking to satisfy that need to be loved. He's afraid of emotional rejection, though, so he tries really hard to avoid anything that starts to feel too permanent or serious, in case it could become important enough to him to actually hurt him. He's very quick to show physical affection, but has some serious issues as far as trust and commitment go, even though he wants on some level to belong to someone and be cherished by them.]

Kei Tsukishima - Haikyuu!! - ota

[itsjustanaccount]

[Can go as pet or master.]

[For master, this probably wasn't his idea, and he's blaming his brother one way or another. He's sometimes aloof, often condescending, and a bit of a shittalker at times, although his cool head and intelligence can't be denied. Long time or observant pets might even note his softer (if awkward) moments, or lack of certainty in some areas.]

[For pet, congratulations. You've decided to go with the difficult decision of raising a crow as a pet! Highly intelligent, simultaneously bold but sensitive, they require constant attention, lots of space, and to be kept away from anything that's easy for them to destroy. Tsukki is no different, his shiny black wings giving him away and with some scaled and taloned feet. Take care; he won't forget if you don't treat him appropriately.]

[suga_sweet]

[How about Suga as the master? I would prefer to keep things gen, as I don't ship him with any of the first years, but maybe he runs a rescue/rehab and ends up with an injured Tsukki and gas to nurse him back to health?]

seiji matoba ( natsume's book of friends )

[matobas]

[ Master. ]

leo tsukinaga | ensemble stars | ota

[cyni]

( Master: Leo isn't too good with this because he'll forget his pet all the time? Maybe if you're a little weird he'll remember to feed them but other than that, he does his best! He'll leave sticky notes around to remember to do things for his animal. He's an idol, he has so much going on?

Pet: He's the pet cat that disappears for six years or every week and then reappears back on your doorstep after saying he's been catnapped by aliens. He's a rather active cat and places ownership on what's his, so he wouldn't like sharing at all? Leo shedding his fur on owner, no one else. )

Cloud Strife | FFVII (crisis core) | m/m

[backwatertrooper]

[As a pet, Cloud will be a cat or a bird (chocobo wings :v), and wary and standoffish at first. Loyal and wanting to help when he trusts his master, though. Probably most likely to have had some issues while growing up/with a previous master, so being in the kennel or a stray that gets picked up would make most sense. Wayward therapy pet, maybe?

As a master, he's firstly not going to get a pet the normal way because what is being able to afford that, but otherwise; kind, probably erring on the side of being too permissible and in general awkward about this whole owning a pet business.]

leto hawkins | original character | ota

[stardog]

( master. he's captain of a mercenary spaceship, so he'd probably go with a pet that has some utility in his work, but he could also have a soft spot. )

[reapwhatyousow]

[Arden had been stuck on the space station for over a month now. It was little more than a supply outpost, the kind of place that ships spent as short a time as possible in. His previous owner, fed up with his energy levels, had unceremoniously dumped him, taking off in the ship before Arden could find a way to sneak back on board.

All alone, with no one to care for him, he'd done the best he could. Arden had always been resourceful, so at least he managed to get enough food. He was starting to look a little scruffy, his black clothes torn, tail and hair unkempt from having spent several weeks without anywhere to clean up but a bathroom stall. Still, he had hopes that someone would come along. He kept looking at every ship that came in, hoping to see kindness in someone's eyes.

As soon as Leto's ship came in, he'd been watching the man. He liked what he saw, the way he interacted with his crew. Arden didn't approach, not right away. He'd been burned by too many owners in the past. Always, they'd found something wrong with their pet. Too rambunctious, too loud, too everything but what they wanted. And he had to face it. He was far past the cute puppy stage that most people wanted. So he was wary as he watched, but that couldn't stop the small kernel of hope from growing bright once more.]

Kija | Akatsuki no Yona | OTA

[backstory]

[He's a pet! There's lots of canon cat jokes recently in canon, but he can be either a cat or a dog. Both work. Not really interested in non-con or anything that would be physically abusive.]

Etna ❤ Disgaea ❤ OTA

[lonemajin]

( As a pet: a cranky, capricious cat. she is lazy and selfish, but will definitely be extremely attached and dedicated to her master.

As a master: she will spoil the pet almost as much as she spoils herself. The pet will be one of the few she would openly adore. )

Jamison "Junkrat" Fawkes | Overwatch | OTA

[comingupexplody]

[ANYBODY WANT A PET RAT

or maybe a shitty possum you found in the trash]

Reaper Arden | OC | OTA

[reapwhatyousow]

[As an owner, he's kind and loves to shower his pet with attention. He does expect them to be obedient though and a willful pet will test his patience.

As a pet, he's got the black ears and tail of a Belgian Malinois. He's enthusiastic and full of energy to the point of already having burnt out a few owners. He'll probably require someone with a lot of attention to spare for him. In return, his owner will have a very loyal, loving companion.]

noctis lucis caelum | ffxv | m/m

[aprince]

[ Let's be real, he's probably the master here. And a prince. Noctis isn't good with people, but he does like pets. Particularly of the feline variety. More than likely to spoil any hybrid he owns and consider them a friend. Just expect that there would be a lot more scrutiny to their ownership and even if Noct is lax, others probably aren't, but when has that stopped him ever. ]

[inheritstheredsouls]

((would he be interested in an older Pet? This older hero could be AU'd as a lion Pet who has been by Noctis' side for a few years, and could have even been given to him as a bodyguard initially.))

[boasted]

[ota. master for sure, and one that deviates between gentleness and petty cruelty. plays a lot of mindgames. fond of submission, likely very fond of breaking in especially willful pets.

she'd prefer something pretty. horrible gen or horrible smut is fine, not interested in the breeding prompt.]

[ciaotime]

Little by little, Vanille came to. The last thing the Pulsian sheep remembered before feeling a stinging pain in the back of her neck and everything faded to darkness were frightening men with weapons coming down on her little herd. The room was dark, she couldn't see anything, but she could feel the unnatural smoothness of the floor beneath her as she moaned pitiably. Whatever had knocked her out, it left her with a terrible headache, and the fear that came with being taken wasn't doing her mood much good, either.

"Hello?" she called into the darkness, "Is someone there? ...Fang?" No response was forthcoming as she sat up, sitting back on her haunches. She still had on the simple clothing she and the other sheep wore, and them combined with the tufts of thick, curly hair on her neck, wrists, and ankles meant she was comfortably warm. Her tail twitched nervously, though, and she was so on edge, she was likely to headbutt the first source of sound she heard with the curled horns atop her head.

"Someone, help me..."

[Bring on the horrible smut. Not really running with any prompts, just winging it, but do be cruel to her.]