NATIONAL MUSEUM OF COMPANION ANIMALS · EXHIBITION HALL 1

The Museum of
Companion Animals

An art-directed gallery exploring companion species through catalogued fine art portraits. Inspect live placards under focused gallery lights.

Golden Retriever museum artwork
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CATALOG #EX-DOG-001 · HOUSEHOLD DOGS

Golden Retriever

Canis lupus familiaris — "The Gentle Waterfowl Retriever"
“ Possesses a mouth so soft it can carry a raw egg without cracking the shell. ”
Large (55–75 lbs) High Eagerness & Gentle Mouth
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Maine Coon museum artwork
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CATALOG #EX-CAT-002 · HOUSEHOLD CATS

Maine Coon

Felis catus — "The Gentle Giant of New England"
“ Famed for water-resistant double coats, lynx ear tufts, and soft chirping trills. ”
Large (12–25 lbs) Chirping & Dog-like Loyalty
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African Grey Parrot museum artwork
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CATALOG #EX-BIRD-003 · BIRDS & AVIANS

African Grey Parrot

Psittacus erithacus — "The Intellectual Genius of Avians"
“ Demonstrates complex reasoning, color/shape identification, and deep vocal mimicry. ”
Medium (14–18 oz) Cognition of a 5-Year-Old Child
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Bearded Dragon museum artwork
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CATALOG #EX-REP-001 · REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS

Bearded Dragon

Pogona vitticeps — "The Australian Desert Basker"
“ Communicates using slow front-leg arm waves and quiet throat-beard signals. ”
Medium (18–24 inches) Arm-Waving & Calmest Lizard
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Betta Fish museum artwork
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CATALOG #EX-AQU-001 · AQUATIC COMPANIONS

Betta Fish

Betta splendens — "The Jewel of Submerged Aquascapes"
“ Breathes atmospheric oxygen directly from the water surface using a specialized labyrinth organ. ”
Tiny (2.5–3 inches) Territorial & Labyrinth Breathing
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EXHIBIT DIRECTORY

Two Ways to Explore the Museum

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The Museum Wings

Browse 7 gallery wings housing 45 catalogued species storybook placards. Each placard details biological superpowers, origin stories, and sanctuary checklists.

7 Wings Open (45 Species)
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Pet Mythbusters Board

Investigate common pet-keeping myths. Each claim gets a verdict stamp (MYTH, MIXED, TRUE-ISH), scientific evidence cards, and research source citations.

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MUSEUM WINGS — 7 GALLERIES

Explore by Species Gallery

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Household Dogs Gallery

Exploring canine companions — from ancient working hounds to modern lap dogs.

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Household Cats Gallery

Feline exhibits examining independent hunters who chose human companionship.

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Small Mammals Gallery

Rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, and chinchillas — compact household companions.

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Birds & Avians Gallery

Parrots, cockatiels, finches, and poultry — feathered intellects and social flocking species.

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Reptiles & Amphibians Gallery

Geckos, dragons, snakes, and turtles — ectothermic species in micro-habitat worlds.

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Farm & Barnyard Gallery

Goats, ducks, mini horses, and pigs — agricultural species kept as beloved family companions.

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Aquatic & Marine Companions

From glowing labyrinth fishes and neotenic salamanders to fancy goldfish, explore aquatic ecosystems, water chemistry safety, and underwater habitat design.

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ABOUT THE CURATORS

Why This Museum Exists

PetEatSafe Museum was built because learning about companion animals shouldn't mean wading through generic listicles and sponsored product pages. We curate species exhibits and investigate myths with evidence cards — all without medical claims or hidden agendas.

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