house cats

Indoor pet felines

House cats are domestic cats that live indoors, as opposed to feral or outdoor cats.

The term emphasizes the animal's status as a household pet: Our house cats have never been outside.

House cat can also suggest a pampered, sedentary existence: He's turned into a real house cat since retirement.

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domestication status

house catswild cats

Undomesticated feline species

feral cats · wildcats · stray cats · jungle cats · outdoor cats

feline size/power

house catsbig cats

Large wild felines

lions · tigers · great cats · leopards · jaguars

pet type

house catsdogs

Domesticated barking mammals

house dogs · canines · guard dogs · working dogs · exotic pets

Family

housecat

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G