housecat

Domestic mouser pet

A housecat is a domesticated cat kept as a pet, as opposed to feral or wild cats.

The term emphasizes the animal's role as a companion living indoors: Our housecat has never been outside.

Sometimes used to distinguish from working cats kept for pest control in barns or warehouses.

care

litterbox

Pet waste receptacle

neuter · microchip · grooming · catnip · catflap · treats · toys · carrier · vaccination · brushing

feline

whiskers

Facial sensory hairs

  • clawsAnimal gripping nails
  • furAnimal body hair
  • meowFeline vocalization

purr · paws · tail · nocturnal · carnivore · predator · agile · hunter · mouser · stalking

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

cushion · blanket · sofa · fireside · napping · curled · kneading · purring · contentment · peaceful

temperament

independent

Free from external control

affectionate · territorial · solitary · skittish · mischievous · cuddly · lazy · demanding · finicky · vocal

sounds

purr

Feline contentment sound

  • meowFeline vocalization
  • hissSharp sibilant sound
  • growlLow threatening sound

chirp · trill · yowl · caterwauling · rumble · vibration · soothing · contentment

wildcousins

tiger

Large striped Asian feline

lynx · jaguar · panther · cougar · ocelot · serval · caracal · bobcat · wildcat · puma

Categories
Opposites
domestication status

housecatferal cat

Reverted wild domestic feline

stray cat · wild cat · street cat · alley cat · outdoor cat

wildness/ferocity

housecattiger

Large striped Asian feline

big cat · lion · wild cat · leopard · panther

pet type

housecatdog

Domesticated barking mammal

guard dog · house dog · working dog · canine · hound

Family

housecats

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G