Well, DeviantArt is a place full of creative works. Fanfiction on it is created by fans of various things. 'Petting fanfiction' may be about stories where there are sweet, caressing - like interactions (the petting part) between characters. It could be inspired by different fandoms, and these stories often explore different relationships and emotions through these specific interactions.
Sorry, I'm not aware of the author of this 'petting zoo novel'. It could be an indie author or someone relatively unknown. You might need to do some more research in book databases or local libraries to find out.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many novels with this name. It might be about a petting zoo, perhaps the experiences of the animals there, or the people who visit or work at the petting zoo.
My first time petting a cat was amazing. The cat was so soft and furry. It purred gently as I stroked its back. It was a small grey cat with big green eyes. I was a bit nervous at first, but the cat seemed to like my touch right away.
Another theme is the discovery of new powers or abilities related to the pets. Sometimes, the pets are not ordinary animals but have some sort of miraculous or magical element to them. This adds an interesting twist to the story as the characters have to figure out how to use these new elements to their advantage. In some fanfictions, the pets can even transform, which is really cool.
It's very unlikely. Mange is typically contracted through prolonged and close contact with an infected animal or its environment. Petting a cat briefly is not a common way to get mange.
Kink fanfiction is a type of fan - made story. 'Kink' here often means some special or unique interests that deviate from the norm in a sexual or relationship - related sense, but not always sexual. It can include things like a fascination with certain types of clothing in a story, or specific types of dominance - submission scenarios. Writers use these kinks to add a different flavor to the existing fictional universes they are writing about.