petdave
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i wrote the following about ten years ago, and at the time, there didn't seem to be nearly so many "pet" submissives in the various on-line venues. So i wrote it to explain my own choice of moniker. And i'm curious, to others who have chosen that term, what brought you to it?
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So why do i call myself a pet, when i am not of one of your traditional pet-type species?
Well, the answer to that question is not an easy one. The whole... realm, i guess you could say, of BDSM is not an exact science. You can point at rock and say "hey, that there's a rock!" and, while you're unlikely to get a Nobel prize for your discovery, you stand a decent chance of being correct. However, if you point at a man in a dog collar kneeling by a woman's feet, and say "that there's a submissive!", you could end up involved in a really tedious discussion. Maybe he thinks he's a slave. Maybe his lady friend thinks of him more as a bottom. Maybe he's a switch. Terminology can mean a lot, especially when it comes to something as emotionally charged as individual sexuality.
Anyway, the terminology and labels of BDSM are nebulous and far from universally accepted. There are words that come close to what i am- words like "submissive," "masochist," "slave," and "bottom" all describe people that are sorta like who i am. But not quite. So since the world of BDSM terminology is still fairly open, and since i, like many another person, seek to describe myself as accurately as possible in a vain attempt to prove my uniqueness as an individual... i've decided that i'm a pet.
Pets are loved, unconditionally. They're clearly not in charge, but a good owner would never mistreat their pet. Pets don't try to do wrong, and it has to be understood that it's not always their fault. Pets can't always help what they want, what they are, and what they need- but they can be trained. Pets want very much to please their owners, but pets have interests and needs too. They may not need to have their desires attended to immediately, but a pet whose longings are passed over for too long may begin to feel neglected and self-pitying. Pets need to to be accepted, and perhaps sometimes, even coddled.
In return, pets are devoted, and fiercely loyal. A good pet would never hurt its owner intentionally. They're obediant as a rule, though playfulness or some physical need may get the best of them at times. Pets aren't very good at making decisions, so they need to trust their owners to do what's right for them. Take care of your pet, and no one can ever take them away from you. Do you feel more content and at peace curled up naked at the feet of your significant other than anywhere else you can find? Is it easier to express your love by nuzzling against them than by trying to find the words?
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