The idiomatic expression
"to become a member of one's family" means to be accepted, welcomed or integrated into someone's family.
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As dogs and cats
increasingly become members of the family, people in both developed and emerging markets are consuming a broader range of products and services to help their pets live longer, healthier lives.
Unlike more traditional approaches that prescribe a supportive, listening - empathetic approach to therapy, therapists working with the SFT model get involved with a family's transactions, and, as some theorists describe it,
metaphorically become a member of the family.
When asked to describe his book to us in a single sentence, David responded, «If you ever wondered how your
pet became a member of the family, and what your relationship with your pet is going to be like in fifty years, you should read this book.»
Her name is Cécile — my French camera for my French blog name — and she has
become a member of the family (and now you all know how weird I really am)!
As he studied the offense with Bull Cyclone,
he became a member of the family.
«It's almost like the cane had
become a member of my family.
Opening a savings account is more than just a deposit to us —
you become a member of our family.
He remembered the rules and manners he'd been taught and it was clear he was
becoming a member of the family.
Your puppy will
become another member of the family and should be treated like one.
Understand you will be making a commitment for the life of this pup who ultimately will
become a member of your family.
A big Bernese Mountain Dog puppy will
become a member of your family, so do weigh the consequences of welcoming one into your home.
Ensure it is a long life by feeding him right from the moment
he becomes a member of your family.
Costs not only for food, shelter, grooming and toys but for licensing and appropriate veterinary care that reflects the fact that the dog has
become a member of your family must be carefully considered.
Once an Akita has
become a member of your family and it has established its position, then it will protect your home instinctively.
Help them find their fur - ever home by inviting one to
become a member of your family.
Pets have
become members of our family, and because we interact with them every day by touching and petting them, abnormalities on the skin become self - magnifying concerns.
Private in - home training is also recommended for a newly adopted dog or puppy that has
become a member of your family.
The dachshund you adopt will
become a member of your family.
He became a member of the family.
Dogs aren't born knowing what you want, so training is a very important part of helping your dog to
become a member of the family.
In addition to helping save a Shiba, you get a chance to know more about the dog and learn whether this is to
become a member of your family.
Each of our fosters receives a pawprint in memory of the senior sweetheart who blessed their lives and
became a member of their family.
Learning about their differences may help you decide which one you'd like to
become a member of your family.
He became a member of the family pack.
He became a member of our family 13 yrs ago when he was adopted from a rescue.