History and Culture

Pets have been around since ancient times, although the pet industry has grown and changed over time. Pets have an ancient history as well as a broad geography. They play a role in religion, art and politics.

Our treatment of animals varies from society to society and has changed a lot throughout history. The articles in this category tell the story of pets in our history and culture. Special attention has been given to countries around the world: the history and attitudes toward animals in each one.

Places: Afghanistan Australia Belgium Brazil Canada Canary Islands China Egypt England Finland France Germany Great Barrier Reef Hungary Indian Ocean Iran Ireland Israel Italy Japan Middle East Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Red Sea Russia Scotland South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Tibet United States of America Wales

Famous People and Pets: Alexander the Great and Bucephalus Anna Sewell Beatrix Potter Black Jack C.S. Lewis Comanche - a Horse Emperor Caligula and Incitatus Exotic Pets in History Famous Veterinarians George the Guinea Pig Movie/TV Cowboys and Their Horses Nathan J. Winograd Pets in the Civil War Rest in Peace Sam Simon Steve Irwin U.S. Presidents and their Pets Well-Known Animal Trainers Winston Churchill's Pets

General History and Culture: Anthropomorphism of the Family Pet History of Pet Fish History of Pet Parrots History of Pets Horses in Warfare Idioms Relating to Animals Most Popular Cat Names in 2010 Most Popular Dog Names in 2010 Native American Animal Symbols Pets in Art Pets in Literature Poseidon and the Horse Single Women and Cats U.S. State Animal and Bird Symbols Westminster Dog Show What Makes an Animal a Pet When Were Farm Animals Domesticated? Why Do People Keep Wild Animals as Pets?