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Yes, cultural perceptions of pets vary significantly worldwide. In Western societies (e.g., Europe and America), pets like dogs and cats are often treated as family members and emotional companions. In contrast, many Asian cultures traditionally view animals more utilitarian—as guards, workers, or even food sources—though urban trends are shifting toward companionship. Middle Eastern influences, shaped by religion, revere cats but often keep dogs outdoors for practical roles.A cross-cultural study of 60 societies found pets treated as "family" in only five, highlighting these stark differences (source: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233588978_Human-Pet_Dynamics_in_Cross-Cultural_Perspective).Globalization is bridging gaps, but core attitudes remain diverse (source: https://hraf.yale.edu/unconditional-love-is-devotion-to-pets-a-cultural-universal/).

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