Should We Stop Calling Our Pets ’Pets’? | Good Morning Britain

Subscribe now for more! Animal owners should stop calling their four-legged friends ’pets’ because it’s derogatory and patronising, comparable to the treatment of women before the feminist movement. That’s according to the animal rights group PETA, who want them to be called ’companions’ and also want the word ’owner’ to be replaced with ’human carer’. Phrases like “flog a dead horse“ and “kill two birds with one stone“ should also be banned. As you’ve probably guessed, Piers was not a fan! Jennifer White and Nick Ede debate Broadcast on 04/02/2020 Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments. Join Susan