( The Care & Keeping of Creatures )

[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

Albert Wesker | Resident Evil AU | M/F

[shadedvirus]

[Very shaky muse here.

Owner, and he would probably prefer a canine, but seeing him stuck with another animal would be funny. He'd be a pretty aloof owner - more interested in his work than his pet, so his pet would have to vie for his attention (whatever the desired attention may be).

Adam | Only Lovers Left Alive

[darksongs]

[As an owner he would probably be borderline neglectful. Adam has difficulty dealing with himself sometimes, so having a pet wouldn't be so easy. One that could be more independent and gently seek Adam's attention would be ideal.

As a pet he would be a wolf with black ears, claws, elongated canines and a black tail. He would need gentle handling, and would start off very distant.

In both cases there's opportunity for a very strong bond to form, so don't give up on him!

M/F unless another Hiddleston character. Feel free to ask about kinks.]

Loki | MCU | OTA

[slytrickster]

[A cat with black ears, claws and a long, smooth tail. Find ways to keep him occupied or you might come home one day to find all of your furniture ruined! Loki needs a lot of mental stimulation and interesting activities. He loves positive attention, but he also needs his space. Distant at first, but a very loyal pet to the right owner.

He's being played as intersex. Kink list is here. Other Hiddleston characters are loved.

EDIT: Willing to do scenarios where he's being used for breeding, probably for his lovely, silky fur and general show qualities. Fine with him getting a female pregnant or a male impregnating him.]

Lmk if this works

[walletcollector]

Since the day Loki had moved into her loft, Kenzi had been utterly dedicated to making sure the spacious apartment was as cat-friendly as possible. Not that she ever needed an excuse to go shopping! She'd given him a room of his own, but she's also brought in new furniture for the common areas as well, so he could be near her when he wished to be, but have plenty of space to do his own thing. It took some time to find the right balance, but it was well worth it.

Raven [ Teen Titans ] OTA

[mantras]

( As an owner, Raven will probably be slightly above average, actually. Despite her sulking, she's pretty responsible and will provide her pet with the best life possible. She also has a soft spot that's a mile long but buried 10,000 leagues under the sea if you can get past all the spiky edges. A pet who's similarly aloof yet secretly warm or looking for the right person would be the best pet.

...though actually, throwing her against a pet who's Golden Retriever excited about their affection towards her would be hilarious, too.

Petwise, unleash your inner gawfic kid no preps allowed by having an actual raven for a pet, aka Raven with little black bird wings. She'll be very reserved on the surface, though she views her owner as a nestmate and, as such, wants to keep them closer than she lets on. If you need someone to listen to your problems and commiserate dryly as you bitch about your teammates/classmates/work enemies, she can serve as a listening ear.

It's recommended you hide all your shiny objects, however, as she can get pretty magpieish about hoarding them.

kink wishlist for all your smut desires | character wishlist )

[petrock]

[I see you're into size difference, with the smaller female as the dominant one.

How would you like Kouji as the pet, maybe with some pegging and piercings thrown in?]

[suckstobestrange]

[How about a scruffy black cat as a pet? Someone declawed him and did a shit job so he's really twitchy about his hands. (aka: potential trust moment where he might actually not fuss over Raven touching them for whatever reason)]

Tsubaki | Puzzles and Dragons | OTA

[dracoscarlet]

[[Getting used to this muse as a character. Going either way.

Have you ever wanted a pet dragon who's neither volatile nor eat you out of house and home? Well congratulations! Tsubaki is a generally friendly creature, though it should be noted that she is not as socially adept as she appears, somewhat skittish and worried about outlasting you (lost most of her family that way). She does have a hoarding instinct and can be fierce on the rare occasion she is angered.

As an owner, Tsubaki largely prefers dragons since she is a huge geek about them, but will raise virtually anyone. She's pretty attentive so no worries about neglect here.

Tsubaki is a little naive and probably has to be introduced to things, including kink. Feel free to ask about that though.]]

Re: Tsubaki | Puzzles and Dragons | OTA

[for_redemption]

[Would you be up for a thread with an OC, and any prompts you prefer?]

Travis Touchdown | No More Heroes | OTA

[crownless_king]

[Alright, let's level. Travis as an owner? He's an otaku. You had better believe he is trash. In fact, it's probably more likely his pet is going to have to train him in how to not be a complete loser. And to that tune, you should probably expect him to be affectionate. Maybe even grossly. Don't be afraid to give him what for.

That said though, he takes great care of his pets. He'll even help you lose weight if you get neglected for, say, the amount of time between one game and the next.

He's a cat guy, of all kinds. Not that you should let that stop you, but if you are a cat...all of the above applies like twice as hard.

As a pet? He's a mother fucking tiger. His assassin/deathmatch hungry side really comes out here. He'll be crass, forward, pushy, and probably combative about everything related to the master/pet status quo. And if you're not careful, he might just exert dominance.

But at the same time, they don't get more loyal than Tiger Touchdown.]

ooc

[burdenedheart]

[Care for Kamui/Corrin? Comes complete with catlike flexibility for all your smut awkward-cat-is-awkward needs. Very affectionate, would prefer not to be neglected between games. :,( Will be very pushy for attention if he is, but exercises enough so he's still in shape.

[So he's the sleek sort, likely of leopard heritage, but with white fur and gray spots. Sound good?]

Kouji Kouda | My Hero Academia | OTA

[petrock]

[ Kouji would be a fantastic pet owner. Hes a sweet, kind boy who loves animals and has a penchant for taking care of furry things. He owns multiple pets in canon and takes very good care of them.

Hes also got the ability to compel animals to do things with his voice. He's very careful about how he chooses to use this ability, and as a result he usually communicates only through sign language. Still, it could be a fun thing to play with if that's your thing.

Alternatively, hes an amateur superhero who works with animals in order to wave people. A pet of his could be helping him with something like that.

--

As a pet, he'd be a 6'1" bunny boy. Big and strong, especially for a rabbit, but also silent and very timid.

Hes an absolute sweetheart, though, and I'd imagine he would be very attached to his owner if he had one. He'd be protective of them physically, but in social situations he'd be more in need of a buffer between himself and others. ]

Todd the Wraith // Stargate Atlantis

[commandshumor]

[ooc: Master only, no heat or breeding, smut not mandatory, PM me with any questions!]

hana song / d.va ( overwatch )

[bunhop]

( THE most irresponsible pet owner. -2/10 do not recommend. she forgets to feed herself when she gets too into gaming / work let alone her pet so any pet she has kinda has to be fairly self reliant. not that she'd purposefully make them suffer or anything. she'd love her pet dearly, probably cuddle with them every night if she could. makes them play games with her so she has a player 2!

as a pet, she's a needy (a little whiny) bunny rabbit. an absolute diva as one would expect. loves to play. but mostly with handhelds, consoles and pcs rather than Rough Housing type of plays. )

Re: hana song / d.va ( overwatch )

[petrock]

[...did somebody say bunny rabbit?

How would you feel about Kouji as a quiet, reserved master who struggles to deal with her more energetic and social nature? ]

Cecil Harvey | Final Fantasy IV (AU)

[proteusmoon]

( As a pet, she'll be a lop rabbit, black-tipped white ears, and will generally be a sweet and obedient, if fiercely overprotective and vaguely fussy bunny. Entirely devoted to her master and very beautiful as a show pet, but tends to easily falls for her masters. Won't ever demand a lot of attention or care, even if she does need it. Towards other pets, she might come off as a little bit of a bully, but she always means well and is just trying to take care of them.

As an owner, she will be a little awkward at first, but once she warms up to the idea of having a pet, she'll dote and become a little lowkey possessive, even if getting her to admit to those feelings won't be easy. She will be a big supporter of pet-person rights, never abandon her pet, and difficult pets won't be treated differently. She is not afraid of a challenge! Alternatively, her pet could be one she grew up with, as an orphan in Baron.

Canon AU flavors available, so cross-canon loved. F/M for smut though is preferred. OTA to gen and light shippy stuff. )

[02crusnikabel]

[OOC: Would you like this older gentleman priest to be her caretaker? As for show pet, he would dress her up like a princess in the most beautiful gowns, shoes, and glittery jewelry. Abel has silver hair and blue eyes too, so almost like twins! Quite a match! :>]

Zechs Merquise | Gundam Wing

[lighteningcount]

[Depends on the person, he might be a master, or a pet. Either way he's willful, stubborn and sometimes a little angry.]

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

[backwatertrooper]

[Though gen is open! Pet or owner, though as the latter, Cloud won't really have the resources to get a pet the regular way.

As a pet... a bird. Pretty small yellow wings and feathers among his spikes. Wary and shy, but with the right person his trust will be won pretty easily! Could also be a cat if that's preferred (but come on. Chocobo wings...).

As an owner, probably a bit too permissible and awkward, but he'll care a lot and make sure he does his best to take care of any pet.]

Vincent Law/Ergo Proxy // Ergo Proxy // OTA

[theworldunwinds]

[ooc: Pet only. Can have both or just one or the other. Vincent is m/m only while Ergo is OTA. As for their pet characteristics, Vince is a deer, Ergo is a dragon. PM me with any questions!]

Eijirou Kirishima | My Hero Academia | ota - shippy or gen!

[explodosafe]

[As a pet: extremely friendly, extremely high energy, likes playing and mock-fighting but also learns fast. Basically the pet that will be all over you whenever you sit still long enough and figures out all the tricks you don't want him to. (That cupboard was closed when you left? Now it's open.) He could be a stray or on his second or third owner or even a service animal. I have some ideas for what kind of animal he could be, but feel free to suggest something and I'll go with it!

As owner: seasoned pet owner who enjoys working out and cuddling with his pets but tends to forget that they're not like your average dog next door if they don't kick him in the head from time to time.]

Shouto Todoroki | My Hero Academia |ota - shippy or gen!

[badforhands]

[pet: a calico cat with some bad previous experiences (he either escaped or was rescued from a bad owner who only cared about his physical health but otherwise treated him like an object meant to win competitions.) Standoffish because he doesn't know any better, either reacts very little or overdoes it something fierce. Competitive, will try to own his owner rather then the other way round.

owner: first time owner and Very Bad at it. He probably uses a "how to raise your pet for dummies" book and doesn't know how to show affection openly, even if he doesn't mean it that way.]

Blair | Soul Eater | mf

[pumpumpumpkin]

[magical catgirl, loves baths, doesn't understand boundaries very well. most likely a stray that has adopted you, whether you like it or not, but open to other scenarios as well, including other pets!]

[knighterrantofthedragon]

[Care to follow up on our long-ago thread where she surprised him in the bath as a sexy lady, after he'd tended to her as a sick little kitty? If she's serious about staying with him, I'm figuring either her climbing on him for attention, or demanding a reward for dutifully sitting through lessons. Prompt-wise, I'm assuming Love, probably some Petting and Dominant Pet, possibly Jealousy, but I'm open to any others you want to mix in. Let me know any preferences, and I can start off, unless you want to!]

ilima ( pokemon ) m/m

[trialcaptain]

( as a pet, he'd be either a cat or a bunny, very obedient and loyal. he's eager to please, but sometimes he'll push his owners buttons, especially if he wants to be punished. very spoiled. can also be a normal-type pokemon like a skitty, audino, lopunny, or something else!

as an owner, he's very doting and sweet, though he can be very firm. he will discipline when he has to, but he has a habit of spoiling his pet rotten. he's very good at training his pet and there'll be a lot to learn from him.

in both instances he'll be very polite and most likely dignified, unless trained to be otherwise. kinks. )

AkaRed - Boukenger Vs Super Sentai/Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger - Open To Anyone

[inheritstheredsouls]

((As a pet, he's more likely to be a guard-type, though he can be very warm and lovable to a good owner. Tends to lean towards Dominant Pet, but will respect someone who is as dominant as he is. Can come in wolf, lion, or dragon breeds.

As an owner, he tends to be the one in charge with a fair yet firm style of discipline. He tends to be a little aloof at first, but does warm up to his new Pet once they get to know each other better.

Open to both M/M and M/F; only No's for kinks are non-con, incest, and toilet play. Animal genitals are optional, but not required in either scenario.))

Natsumi Hikari - Kamen Rider Decade - Open to Anyone

[summerorange]

((Owner, and tends to be a bleeding heart when it comes to strays. She's a bit of a disciplinarian in regards to training, and will become flustered in regards to any romantic/intimate feelings.

Open to all pairings; only No's for kinks are non-con, incest, and toilet play. Animal genitals are welcomed, but not required.))