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the Cats - still rare outside Egypt, but Tarquinius
has managed to obtain a pair to give as a present to his wife.
Like all pampered exotic Roman pets, they have their own slaves assigned
to tend to their needs and keep them safe. |
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the Dogs - the "Cave Canem" (beware of dog)
sign beside the front door is no lie for this domus is defended by two dogs
- a massive Molossian (ancient ancestor of most of today's Mastiff breeds)
and a dainty little Melitta (Maltese). |
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the Ferrets - the home's primary line of defence
against vermin, which sometimes doubles as a child's pet - there is a reason
why their full latin name means "stinky mouse thief" but mice aren't the
only things they steal. |
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