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The fundamental differences in definitions of pets across cultures lie in their roles: in Western societies, pets are often viewed as family members or emotional companions, receiving affection and pampering. In contrast, a cross-cultural study of 60 societies found pets treated as "friends" or "family" in only five, with animals like dogs more commonly serving as guards, hunters, or food sources in many non-Western cultures. Religious influences also vary—dogs may be seen as impure in some Islamic contexts (kept outdoors for utility), while cats are revered. In parts of Asia, dogs can be both pets and food, reflecting utilitarian views.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233588978_Human-Pet_Dynamics_in_Cross-Cultural_Perspective https://hraf.yale.edu/unconditional-love-is-devotion-to-pets-a-cultural-universal/ https://carraratreatment.com/cultural-impact-on-attitudes-welfare-rehabilitation-of-animals/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_meat

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