shelter cat
Pound adoption candidate
A shelter cat is a cat housed at an animal shelter, typically awaiting adoption.
The term distinguishes these cats from those bought from breeders or pet stores, often carrying connotations of rescue and second chances: We adopted a shelter cat last month.
Shelter cats may be strays, surrendered pets, or born in the facility.
- rescueSave from harm
- adoptionLegal family formation
- forever homeAdopted pet's final residence
- adoption feeCost to rehome animals
- strayWander from course
foster · kennel · meow · whiskers · litter · litter box · spay · neuter · cage · volunteer · homeless · feline · purr · tabby · calico · microchip · cuddle · paws
- catskitten, kitty, feline, tabby, calico
- animal shelteranimal control, humane society, dog pound, pound, rescue
- petsdog, dogs, puppy, kitten, puppies
- stray animalsstray dog, stray kitten, feral kitten, street dog, abandoned pet