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The pronoun 'who' with animals? #1 (permalink) Sat Apr 05, 2008 22:15 pm   The pronoun 'who' with animals?
 

Hi

Can we use "who" with animals? If yes, please give a few examples.

I will be grateful,

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The pronoun 'who' with animals? #2 (permalink) Sun Apr 06, 2008 0:32 am   The pronoun 'who' with animals?
 

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My dog Fido, who is very unfriendly, bit the mailman. You can use 'who' when the animal possesses a personality (in the mind of the speaker).
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The pronoun 'who' with animals? #3 (permalink) Sun Apr 06, 2008 0:35 am   The pronoun 'who' with animals?
 

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The pronoun 'who' with animals? #4 (permalink) Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:23 am   The pronoun 'who' with animals?
 

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