### Question
How is the "pet" defined?


### Answer
The term **pet** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 20127* as follows -

> a domesticated animal, such as a dog, cat, bird, rodent, fish, turtle, or other animal that is kept for pleasure rather than for commercial purposes

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20127*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 201-VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING**

