People with pets live longer

[knitsock]

PET PERSON MEME

>> 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 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!

>> 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

Blair | Soul Eater | M/F

[pumpumpumpkin]

[Cat-girl, probably a stray who's decided to adopt you.]

[generalflirt]

[ I would totally love to play with presumed or actual reverse adoption. Was your thinking more that she would (just given her personality) sort of just presume to take control of a situation or that both people would be pets, or...? ]

[pumpumpumpkin]

[She is definitely the type to take charge/make herself at home, but I'm open to both being pets if you like. Just let me know what strikes your fancy!]

Richter Lawrence Alcross | OC | M/F

[for_redemption]

[As a master, very caring and attentive. Likes to instill a sense of responsibility and discipline to his pets and makes sure that they are in perfect health and happy.

As a pet he's a grey wolf. Loyal and fierce, ideal as a guard or a tracker. Playful at times, but mostly docile unless agitated.]

Henry | Fire Emblem: Awakening | OTA

[carryon_crow]

[Likely a half feral wolf or crow, either hiding in the woods or scraping a living in a city.]

Roronoa Zoro | One Piece | OTA

[demoncutter]

(( ooc: anything goes for prompts and genders. zoro can be the owner or pet person; also happy to play pet-person off pet-person, either wild/stray or as part of the same household (or other if you have more ideas!). SUPER DOWN with BDSM, pet Dom/pet top, problematic behavior and dehumanization, whatever. i can go One Piece universe, your character's universe, modern AU, or whatever. ))

(( zoro as a pet-person will be either a tiger (any natural coloration or the same green as his hair instead of orange) with ears, tail, front claws and hind paws, fangs, and stripes on his skin (googling "tiger zoro" will get you a lot of good images); or a bull with black ears, horns, nose ring, tail, and hind hooves. ))

(( f-list here ))

Whether Zoro's a pet or not- we'll roll with it all

[kuroi_taiyo]

[ Judar was a stray cat that had been taken in by some very rich (maybe even royal) people who had done an amazing job of pampering him and giving him further reason to believe he could do whatever he liked and get away with it. They also did a very poor job of making sure he stayed on the property. It wasn't uncommon for him to 'run away' and wander for a while.

There were probably a few litters throughout the city that had his dna in them for a while. As long as he returned home when he was supposed to, and still had the gold that marked him as a pet, it was fine.

Which is why the black cat was strolling and trolling atop the fences and walls, seeking out the newest toy. ]

kukukukukuku

[demoncutter]

[ Judar may have started out as a stray, but it's pretty clear from looking that he doesn't live as one. All that pampering... glossy hair, gold collar. His name is on a few pets' lips in town; he's not quite infamous, but he's not an unknown. ]

[ And being that he is a pet, is no longer a stray... Maybe he's forgotten how some of the rules work. ]

[ Or at least, that's Zoro's thinking when he smells an unfamiliar male cat far too close to his territory, peels open his one eye and sees a bobbing trail of black hair that matches all those whispered descriptions. ]

[ Zoro... is and isn't a stray. Can you collar a tiger? had been the whisper through the household, but that had been on the heels of finding him lounging next to a nest of shattered and eaten-open snake eggs under the garden bench, so... The owners of the estate had started putting out meat for him, and he'd taken it on himself to patrol the grounds for pests. They didn't try to put him in collars or clothes, and he let their children ride on his back and shoulders, pet his ears. ]

[ So now he's lounging on a tree branch near the high garden wall, nearly hidden in the foliage even with his brilliant coloration: the sun is high so the dapples through leaves are nearly white; the few stripes that do scatter across his back in darkish green-black instead of shock-white break up his silhouette well. So he's hard to spot. It's not hard for him to peer out through all those breaks in the leaves near his face and slowly, slowly lash his tail. Here, kitty kitty... Just let that brat come any closer... ]

[ His leap is instantaneous, dead silent, and long. One moment he's sprawled over that bough; the next, he's got all four paws nearly-touching, balanced on the capstone of the corner pillar of the property fence. He's crouched low now, one red-pink eye locked onto the face less than a dozen feet from his, but he's broad, big; if he stood up to full height, like humans do, he'd reach somewhere between eight and nine feet tall. ]

You're romping too close to my house.

[thehurricane]

[If you're interested in cross-canon, I could offer up this thief/former assassin? But if killing people for a living would conflict with Zoro's morals too much for an AU, I'd understand. If not, I'd love bull Zoro if you're up for it.]

[local_sexpert]

[ooc; Hey did u say he likes men who wear dresses/women's clothes bc here's one.]

[Casey wasn't a pet, but he knew very well what it was like to be treated like one. It had left an impression on the man, so that when he had come by his own pet, very much by chance, he took a curious approach in his ownership, and treated him instantly as a human.

It wasn't very common for people to own tigers, but these days enough money would get you anywhere. He'd be paying for a long time, likely, but Zoro had seemed so sullen in his cage (or maybe that had been his imagination), and Casey just had to get him out of there. He doted fondly on Zoro, talking even when he wasn't sure the tiger was listening, brushing his hair whenever Zoro would let him near, and getting him the best food he could afford. Casey probably wasn't the best person to take care of a pet this size, financially, but he had a lot of love in his heart.

Today, for example, he's looking for his pet to give him a bath. Tigers liked water, right? He's wearing black capri tights under a burgundy sweater-dress, and headed toward Zoro's usual favorite sun-napping spot.]

Zoro! Don't tell me you're still asleep....

[firewheeling]

[There are weddings, and there are royal weddings. There are wedding gifts, and there are gifts for the new queen-to-be of the entire kingdom. When all people know is that she's beautiful, loves animals, and was a common peasant unaccustomed to a royal lifestyle..... well, it probably makes sense to give her an animal companion to help her feel less lonely, and make the transition to court life easier, doesn't it? And if the new princess gets one, then the prince surely needs one as well. A glamorous, exotic pair of status symbol pets to celebrate their new union and future reign..... what better than some of the mightiest predators the world has to offer? Perhaps a lion and a tiger, the kings of the animal kingdom.....

Who they're meant to belong to is hardly even worth questioning. A scrappy fighter like Zoro suits Charming's love of swordsmanship perfectly, and Axel..... well, he could probably protect Cinderella, if he needed to. Probably. He's lazy enough that it's probably hard to imagine him fighting, when he far prefers to cozy up in his mistress' lap, lay around and chat with the mice, find plush places to nap..... and harass Zoro, of course, especially at night. What else is he supposed to do, when he's not allowed in the bedroom? (He's got to work on that little issue. Sooner or later, he'll go into heat, after all, and it's just cruel to leave a pet unattended like that. It's not actually infidelity or anything when it's a pet instead of a human!)

Until he manages to train them to let him into the bedroom, though, he'll just have to make do. For the moment, he's sprawled bonelessly on a couch, batting at Zoro's tail as he passes by. Rawr, look at how fierce he is and tremble in fear!]

Eijirou Kirishima | My Hero Academia | OTA

[explodosafe]

[Up for either role, if he's the pet he'll most likely be a some sort of huge dog or wolf or maybe a young lion (cause look at that hair) who subconsciously sees his owner as part of his pride/pack and might require some wrestling into place from time to time. In any case he's loyal and determined once you gain his trust!

I'm up for both gen or shippy scenarios, the only setups I'm not looking for right now are what would be pure fluff.

bonus option: black-haired younger Kirishima! (obviously no smut for this one unless you wanna do something that involves some timeskips to a more appropriate age)]

A-ya | Shuuen no shiori | M/M

[bored_rumors]

[ A-ya is a bored black cat, who either had a previous owner was into the occult or his master was very laxed in what hobbies his cat picked up.]

Nickov // Original Character // M/M

[paintednoble]

[Pet only, likely stuck in a shelter for a long time marked as problematic. PM me to discuss or with questions!]

Gladiolus Amicitia | Final Fantasy XV | OTA

[piercetheheart]

[The biggest laziest cat until he wants to FITE

Could also be a stallion for a breeder or something of the like.

Or he is nobility he's expected to have pets but really it kinda makes him uncomfy. Pets are people too! ]

[chasing_fury]

Lulu sat, reclining on the sofa, studying one of her spellbooks. She glanced over at Gladius, smiling to herself as she rehearsed the somatic gestures for the casting. He wasn't much of a familiar, at least not in the sense of helping her with her practice, but he was good in a fight if it came down to it. Moreover he was good compnany.

She supposed that was the reason she liked having him around. He reminded her how to relax, and enjoy the quiet moments of life when there weren't any fiends to combat or summoners to guard. It was kind of nice.

"All right," she said after a few more repetitions, during which the big cat man continued to ignore her. She closed the book, and put it back on the shelf. "I can take a hint. Time for a break."

Talcott Hester | FFXV | OTA

[seekingsunrise]

[The most eager puppy ever

Or the most awkward owner. He just needs someone to guard his truck okay.]

[le_mat]

[Hey you. You feeling a pet or a people more?]

[linearcrash]

[ Talcott is definitely the owner in this case.

Nine is sitting on the hood of the truck, leaning back on to his hands. He seems pretty content up there, with only his ears flicking towards each sound to show that he's actually doing his job at guarding it. ]

Keith Kogane | Voltron: LD | M/M

[keith_kogane]

[ Pet only. Galra-kitty Keith. Dark Purple cat ears, fangs, and a sleek tail.

Up for anything except Dominant Pet. Would love to play with other pets, the Kennel vibe (maybe your his favorite volunteer?), or be owned by someone.

Prefs/Kinks in journal, don't be afraid to ask for the kinkier stuff! ]

Mirio Togata | BNHA | OTA

[handgestures]

[ voicetesting on the pet person meme is completely fine.

he's either a big and happy retriever with too much enthusiasm and energy to handle, or a big and happy pet owner with too much enthusiasm and energy to handle.

ships fine. will pass on the smut for now since i don't know what i'm doing. mirio is 18. ]

Shouta Aizawa/Eraserhead | My Hero Academia

[threatens_expulsion]

[The laziest but protective cat you'll ever meet.]

Cor Leonis - Final Fantasy XV - Open to Anyone

[immortalmarshal]

((Could go either way. As an owner, Cor's a tough-yet-fair type who sets firm rules and expects anyone living with him to abide by them. He's more likely to be taking in Strays or otherwise Free pets than get a pure-bred, spoiled housepet. The reason for that is that he has a huge, semi-parental heart beneath that stoic face of his.

As a pet, he's either a lion, a wolf, or a couerl (in-game leopard-type monster that sparks electricity with whiskers). Definitely a guard pet who doesn't trust easily; but once you earn it, his loyalty's deep and unending. Will not hesitate to call you an idiot if he deems it necessary, though.

In either situation, I'm not looking for the following: non-con, incest, vore/gore, and anything belonging to a toilet.))

shinsou hitoshi | bnha

[villainlike]

[master/pet - cat boy nya]

ryo asuka | devilman crybaby | closed to amonamie

[apocalypticist]