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Western cultures (US, Europe) treat pets as “fur babies” with birthdays and inheritance. Japan sees them as soul companions, fueling pet cafés. South Korea legally recognizes pets as family members. China’s young generations call pets “cat masters” or “dog sons.” Islamic traditions often view dogs as impure, limiting emotional bonds. Hinduism reveres certain animals but rarely keeps them as pets. Nordic countries grant animals emotional rights by law. Globally, urbanization and loneliness drive the “pets as family” trend, varying only in intensity due to religion and tradition.(98 words)References:
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/pets-as-family-members/
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210315-the-rise-of pets-as-family
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/03/08/how-americans-view-their-pets/
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/may/23/the-new-family-member-why-do-so-many-of-us-treat-pets-like-children
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