匹 small animal

Don't give HICKEYS to your pets. That is not awesome.

Imagine one of those uncomfortable women you see on a train, all sneaking her pet on in a plastic container. All you can see is its furry legs through the mesh window.

small animal ★★★☆☆ COUNTER

it's a counter for animals, up to maybe the size of a deer. (BOOBOO: anything bigger than a deer is counted with 'とう.')

three small animals ★★☆☆☆
三 (three) + 匹 (small animal) = 三匹 (three small animals)