Pet(VCVM001) was first seen on December 21, 2011 in a new group called the Cave Men. He had been the pet (hence his nickname) of a local farmer before escaping into the wild and can be easily recognized by having claws only on his left paw. The Cave Men had been formed in October, so they were a very small group in need of new members after two of the founding females had left. Pet was accepted into the group due to him lacking a threatening demeanor and was submissive to the other meerkats. The dominant male position was taken by Franz and the role of dominant female was taken by Dikkop. In May 2012, Pet appeared at the JaXX, however he wasn't reported to have gone roving, suggesting he was temporarily separated from the Cave Men. Pet made it back to the mob and rejoined them. After a whi