Pet animals, certain kind of animals or birds are often domesticated and when a particular person becomes fond of such an animal or bird it may be said to have become a 'pet' of that person and
may be called a 'pet animal', Shaikah Mohd. Omer v. Collector of Customs, AIR 1971 SC 293 (295). [Customs Act, 1878 (Since repealed), s. 75]