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Type of domestic cat
The farm cat, also known as a barn cat, is a domestic cat, usually of mixed breed, that lives primarily outdoors, in a feral or semi-feral condition on
Farm_cat
Domestic cat kept primarily for pest control rather than companionship
care. Types of working cats include: Bodega cat, inhabits a convenience store ('bodega') Farm cat Library cat Ship's cat Working cats kept to deter mice in
Working_cat
Small domesticated carnivorous mammal
The cat (Felis catus), also called domestic cat and house cat, is a small domesticated carnivorous mammal. It is a member of Felidae, the family of mammals
Cat
Pet cat owned by the Biden family
American tabby domestic short-haired cat owned by former President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. Formerly a farm cat, she was adopted by the Biden family
Willow_(cat)
Domestic cat with distinctive coat markings
A tabby cat, or simply tabby, is any domestic cat (Felis catus) with a coat pattern distinguished by an M-shaped marking on its forehead, stripes by its
Tabby_cat
Unowned or untamed domestic cat in the outdoors
species. A farm cat is a free-ranging domestic cat that lives in a cat colony on agricultural farms in a feral or semi-feral condition. Farm cats primarily
Feral_cat
Cats portal Ailurophobia Bodega cat Cat bite Cat café Cat lady Cat lover culture Cat massage Cat meat Cat show Cats and Islam Cats by country Cats in
Human_interaction_with_cats
Breed of cat
The Manx cat (/ˈmæŋks/, in earlier times often spelled Manks) is a breed of domestic cat (Felis catus) originating on the Isle of Man, with a mutation
Manx_cat
Cat that inhabits a store to prevent rodent infestations
A bodega cat, also known as a deli cat, store cat, shop cat, is a type of working cat that inhabits a bodega, which in New York City English refers to
Bodega_cat
Breed of cat
(Turkish: Ankara kedisi, 'Ankara cat') is a breed of domestic cat. Turkish Angoras are one of the ancient, natural breeds of cat, having originated in central
Turkish_Angora
cats who have achieved some degree of popularity or notability. Nedjem or Nojem (Egyptian: nḏm "Sweet One" or "Sweetie"), 15th century BCE. The cat of
List_of_individual_cats
Flap door for pets
but in some rural areas, such as Valencia, Spain, and Vaunage, France, farm cat doors and holes (Spanish: gateras, French: chatières) are still common
Pet_door
Character from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
The Cheshire Cat (/ˈtʃɛʃər, -ɪər/ CHESH-ər, -eer) is a fictional cat popularized by Lewis Carroll in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and known for its
Cheshire_Cat
Spirit in English folklore
location of buried gold, more than enough to pay his rent. In another tale a farm cat was curious to explore some fields that people avoided working because
Apple_Tree_Man
as cats (felids) in the United States. These include domestic cats (both house cats and feral), of the species Felis catus; medium-sized wild cats from
Cats_in_the_United_States
American actor (born 1977)
"Michael Chernus, Actor/Curator for SPACE's Film Initiative/Farm Cat Enthusiast". SPACE on Ryder Farm. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved
Michael_Chernus
1978 British animated adventure-drama film
rabbits discover Nuthanger Farm, which contains a hutch of domesticated does. Before they can free the females, the farm cat and dog chase them away. Later
Watership_Down_(film)
Old Cat Still Going Strong". Farm Show. 31 (5): 24. 2007. Baby won the oldest cat entry in a recent contest held by Cat Fancy magazine. Palusky's main
List_of_longest-living_cats
Huge cat in Icelandic folklore
The Yule cat (Icelandic: Jólakötturinn, IPA: [ˈjouːlaˌkʰœhtʏrɪn], also called Jólaköttur and the Christmas cat) is a mythical cat in Icelandic Christmas
Yule_cat
Bacterial infection from a cat
Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is an infectious disease that most often results from a scratch or bite of a cat. Symptoms typically include a non-painful bump
Cat-scratch_disease
2017 British children's novel
about the exciting life of a farm cat called Montezuma who has many brushes with death. Montezuma (Monty) is a ginger cat, with blue-green-yellow eyes
The_Nine_Lives_of_Montezuma
Themed cafe
A cat café is a theme café, whose attraction is cats who can be watched and played with. Patrons pay a cover fee, generally hourly, and thus cat cafés
Cat_café
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
The Ready-Cates Farm is a historic farmhouse in Milton, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built circa 1870 for Christopher Columbus Ready and his wife, Mary Annis
Ready-Cates_Farm
Small wild cat native to Southern Africa
The black-footed cat (Felis nigripes), also called the small-spotted cat, is the smallest wild cat in Africa, having a head-and-body length of 35–52 cm
Black-footed_cat
Hairless breed of cat
Sphynx cat (pronounced SFINKS, /ˈsfɪŋks/ ) also known as the Canadian Sphynx, is a breed of cat known for its lack of fur. Hairlessness in cats is a naturally
Sphynx_cat
Fictional character from The Office (US)
offers to feed Angela's cat, Sprinkles, but ends up killing the cat instead. Though he tries to replace Sprinkles with a farm cat named Garbage (who she
Angela_Martin
Children's picture book series created by illustrator James Dean
(February 5, 2019). "Yeti Farm Grows with Alcon & Amazon Prime's 'Pete the Cat'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved May 21, 2019. "Pete The Cat Sallys Bedroom Prime
Pete_the_Cat
Federal law banning the dog and cat meat trade in the United States
cats for human consumption is still legal in 44 U.S. states, although federally prohibited. "President Trump signs the Farm Bill making dog and cat meat
Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018
Dog_and_Cat_Meat_Trade_Prohibition_Act_of_2018
Hill Grove Cats was a British animal rights campaign set up in 1997 with the aim of closing Hill Grove Farm near Witney in Oxfordshire. The farm, owned by
Save_the_Hill_Grove_Cats
High rates of congenital deafness in white cats
domestic cats with a white coat. It is a congenital deafness caused by a degeneration of the inner ear. Deafness is far more common in white cats than in
Congenital sensorineural deafness in cats
Congenital_sensorineural_deafness_in_cats
Breed of domestic cat
Vikings, and longhaired cats brought to Norway by Crusaders around the 14th century. These cats could have reproduced with farm and feral stock and may
Norwegian_Forest_Cat
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Storm Cat's breeder of record. Storm Cat was foaled at Derry Meeting Farm in Pennsylvania. As a yearling in July 1984, Young intended to offer Storm Cat at
Storm_Cat
Breed of cat
selling cats was illegal, and from then on, bobtailed cats lived on farms and in the streets. Japanese Bobtails thus became the "street/farm cats" of Japan
Japanese_Bobtail
1979 American film
experiences: while living on a farm, his family's cat, who lived in a woodpile nearby, disappeared, only to return to the farm several weeks later. During
Banjo_the_Woodpile_Cat
Parody web series
Lasagna Cat is a web series created by production company Fatal Farm as a parody of the Garfield comic strips created by American cartoonist Jim Davis
Lasagna_Cat
Domestic cat with black fur
A black cat is a domestic cat with black fur. They may be a specific breed, or a common domestic cat of no particular breed. Most black cats have golden
Black_cat
Historic farm in North Carolina, United States
Charles F. and Howard Cates Farm, also known as Swathmoor Farm, is a historic farm complex and national historic district located near Mebane, Alamance
Charles F. and Howard Cates Farm
Charles_F._and_Howard_Cates_Farm
1945 political allegorical novella by George Orwell
Animal Farm (originally Animal Farm: A Fairy Story) is a satirical allegorical dystopian novella, in the form of a beast fable, by George Orwell, first
Animal_Farm
1970 American romantic comedy animated film
cats who are set to gain their mistress's fortune, much to the dismay of her butler. Thrown into the countryside, the family is helped by a feral cat
The_Aristocats
Indoor pet faeces and urine collection box
known as a sandbox, cat box, litter tray, cat pan, potty, pot, or litter pan, is an indoor faeces and urine collection box for cats, as well as rabbits
Litter_box
Establishment for selective breeding of livestock
(especially farm) animals, such as cattle and horses. A specialized vocabulary exists for the studs of other animals, such as kennel (dog), cattery (cat) and
Stud_farm
Species of bird
breaking against the shore) plays a major part in the story. Injured by a farm cat and left behind during the seasonal migration, Kehaar finds himself stranded
Black-headed_gull
Meat from domestic cats for human consumption
Cat meat is meat prepared from domestic cats for human consumption. Some countries regularly serve cat meat, whereas others have only consumed some cat
Cat_meat
2006 novel by Erin Hunter
nine lives and leader name, becoming Onestar. Later in the book, Daisy, a farm cat, takes her three kits, Berry, Hazel, and Mouse, to join ThunderClan after
Twilight_(Hunter_novel)
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Classic. Cat Thief made ten more starts in 2000 but did not earn a win and was retired to stud at his owner's Overbrook Farm for the 2001 season. Cat Thief's
Cat_Thief
Book series by Sven Nordqvist
author Sven Nordqvist. The books feature an old farmer (Pettson) and his cat (Findus) who live in a small ramshackle farmhouse in the countryside in around
Pettson_and_Findus
Aspergillosis Avian influenza in cats Bladder cancer in cats and dogs Bone cancer in cats and dogs Cancer in cats Cat worm infections Cat flu, an upper respiratory
List_of_feline_diseases
Zoo in Memphis, USA
exhibits that mimic the animals' natural habitats, such as Once Upon A Farm, Cat Country, Primate Canyon, Dragon's Lair, Animals of the Night, Tropical
Memphis_Zoo
"Icebreakers". Missy "Ma" McCoy (voiced by Tress MacNeille) – An elderly farm cat who appears in "Up a Tree" Buttons (vocal effects provided by Frank Welker)
List_of_Animaniacs_characters
Book series by Adam Jay Epstein and Andrew Jacobson
consequently has been alive for a very long time. Tammy, an orange and white farm cat who helps the familiars and is Aldwyn's love interest. Shady, Gilbert's
The_Familiars_(novel_series)
Children's song
"Old MacDonald Had a Farm" (sometimes shortened to Old MacDonald) is a traditional children's song and nursery rhyme about a farmer and the various animals
Old_MacDonald_Had_a_Farm
English nursery rhyme
"Mother Goose in Prose", the rhyme was written by a farm boy named Bobby who had just seen the cat running around with his fiddle clung to her tail, the
Hey_Diddle_Diddle
Song
about farm animals, originating in the British Isles and also known in North America. It is known by various titles, such as: "I Bought Me a Cat" "The
Farmyard_Song
Mythological animal
before I lived in the woods there was what was called a 'winged cat' in one of the farm-houses in Lincoln nearest the pond, Mr. Gillian Baker's. When I
Winged_cat
Animated children's TV series
Yoon. 100 Chickens – Chickens who play and live on a farm and travel to space with Pig, Peg, and Cat. Voiced by Rob Morrison and Carys Casucci. The Pirates
Peg_+_Cat
American construction-equipment manufacturer
Caterpillar Inc. (often shortened to CAT) is an American construction, mining, and other engineering equipment manufacturer. The company is the world's
Caterpillar_Inc.
1942 children's novel by Ursula Moray Williams
normal kitchen cat, first at a farm, then an orphanage, then the mayor's house, but his magic always gets him into trouble. He becomes a show cat, but the other
Gobbolino,_the_Witch's_Cat
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office from 1964 to 1976
replacement of Peter III, who had died at the age of 16 in 1964. A Manx cat, Peta was born on the Island of Man. Peta served during the premierships
Peta_(cat)
Breed of cat
The American Shorthair (ASH) is a breed of domestic cat believed to be descended from European cats brought to North America by early settlers to protect
American_Shorthair
2018 German film
four heroes arrive at Eggbert's farm where they find out that Paul is the thief when Marnie takes his picture. The cat is shocked about this; and to make
Spy_Cat
Office pet featured in labor activism
Jorts is an orange tabby cat that initially rose to internet fame in December 2021 in a viral Reddit thread discussing purported workplace attempts to
Jorts_(cat)
Breed of cat
a spontaneous mutation among farm cats. The breed founders were Linda and Richard Koehl of The Dalles, Oregon. Their cat Speedy gave birth to a curly-coated
LaPerm
Cats belonging to Tsai Ing-wen
Ah Tsai (meaning 'talent') was a farm cat, and a gift from a friend during Tsai's presidential campaign. The cat was found near a pineapple field in
Think_Think_and_Ah_Tsai
New Zealand cat registry
New Zealand Cat Fancy (NZCF) is a cat registry in New Zealand with 21 affiliated clubs. NZCF is one of the nine members of the World Cat Congress, making
New_Zealand_Cat_Fancy
Edition of British arts festival
"mesmerising" Yusuf/Cat Stevens performance at Glastonbury Festival 2023". Radio X. Retrieved 30 June 2023. "Blondie at Worthy Farm (June 25, 2023)". Setlist
Glastonbury_Festival_2023
Cat with eyes of different colours
of light. The Atatürk Forest Farm and Zoo in Ankara has a breeding program to preserve pure solid white Turkish Angora cats. The zoo specifically prized
Odd-eyed_cat
Order of fish
Nematognathi). Catfish are named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers, though not all catfish have prominent barbels. All Siluriformes
Catfish
Cat coat colour
A Maltese cat comes into the kitchen where main character Jim Burden is taking a bath on his first day at his grandparents' Nebraska farm in Willa Cather's
Maltese_cat
Medical condition
Feline acne is a problem seen in cats primarily involving the formation of blackheads accompanied by inflammation on the cat's chin and surrounding areas that
Feline_acne
British children's television series
series featuring Jess the Cat from the television series Postman Pat. The series follows the adventures of a black-and-white cat named Jess who lives with
Guess_with_Jess
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Bluegrass Cat was bred by WinStar Farm in Versailles, Kentucky and raced under their colors as a homebred. He is by leading American sire Storm Cat, while
Bluegrass_Cat
2011 animal escape in Ohio
occurred on October 18, 2011, when the owner of Muskingum County Animal Farm in Zanesville, Ohio, released multiple exotic animals before dying by suicide
Zanesville_animal_escape
Cat breed having specific gene mutation
and Coupari. The original Scottish Fold was a white barn cat named Susie, who was found at a farm near Coupar Angus in Tayside, Scotland, in 1961. Susie's
Scottish_Fold
indoor-only cats living in Michigan developed avian flu and died. Their owners were dairy farm workers who had symptoms of H5N1 bird flu before their cats, but
Avian_influenza_in_cats
Island District in The Bahamas
Cat Island is located in the Bahamas, and is one of its districts. Cat Island also has the nation's highest point, Mount Alvernia (formerly known as Como
Cat_Island,_Bahamas
Indonesian coffee
in the world, with retail prices reaching $100 per kilogram ($45/lb) for farmed beans and $1,300 per kilogram ($590/lb) for wild-collected beans. Another
Kopi_luwak
English artist (1860–1939)
Tabby's Establishment (1886) Our Farm: The Trouble of Successes Thereof (1888) Dreams by French Firesides (1890) Peter, A Cat O'One Tail: His Life and Adventures
Louis_Wain
1981 Swedish film
Swedish country farm, a cat gives birth to a litter of kittens, one of which does not have a tail. The kindly farmer is ordered by the farm's cruel owner
Peter-No-Tail_(film)
New Zealand children's television show
the ship's engineer and a talented artist. Episodes are set in a zoo, at a farm, or on a beach and most often tie their discovery of an animal characteristic
The_WotWots
Fictional town created by author Richard Scarry
Nelly: A cat nurse who often works as Dr. Lion's assistant both at his office and in the hospital. Farmer Alfalfa: A goat farmer who owns a farm in the
Busytown
Parenting not done by the birth parents
infanticide among farm cats, Felis catus". Ethology. 28 (1–66). Victoria L. Voith, Peter L. Borchelt (1996). "Social Behavior of Domestic Cats" (PDF). Readings
Alloparenting
Mammals of the families Viverridae and Nandiniidae and the genus Fossa
name “civet cat,” applied in popular usage to a variety of animals including actual civets, is inaccurate as a civet is not a form of cat. The African
Civet
List of characters in the Garfield strip
strip's title character and main protagonist. He is Jon's fat orange tabby cat. Some of his personality traits include laziness, cynicism, sarcasm, a hatred
List_of_Garfield_characters
Fictional character
Cat): A Camping Holiday (1938) Orlando (the Marmalade Cat): A Trip Abroad (1939) Orlando's Evening Out (1941) Orlando (the Marmalade Cat) Buys a Farm
Orlando_(fictional_cat)
Topics referred to by the same term
Animal Farm An informal term for Catawissa Creek "The Cat", a guitar model manufactured by Aria The Cat (novel), a book by Georges Simemon Cat (disambiguation)
The_Cat
American insurance company
State Farm Insurance is a group of mutual insurance companies throughout the United States with corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois. Founded
State_Farm
Character from ''Alice Comedies'' and Laugh-O-Gram shorts
Julius the Cat is a fictional anthropomorphic cat created in 1922 by Walt Disney. He first appeared in Disney's Laugh-O-Gram comedies, making him the predecessor
Julius_the_Cat
Japanese manga series
The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch (Japanese: 黒猫と魔女の教室, Hepburn: Kuroneko to Majo no Kyōshitsu) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated
The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch
The_Classroom_of_a_Black_Cat_and_a_Witch
Web forum
hotel for her safety. After she posted a photograph of her cat on the hotel bed, Kiwi Farms users identified the hotel from the bedsheets in the photograph
Kiwi_Farms
Discreet Cat, who originally stood at Jonabell, was moved to Darley Japan starting in the 2017 season. "Jessica Gay Bell, co-founder of Jonabell Farm, dies
Jonabell_Farm
Liver disease of cats
disease of cats. The disease officially has no known cause, though obesity is known to increase the risk. The disease begins when the cat stops eating
Feline_hepatic_lipidosis
"The Zoot Cat - Earliest Known Date". The Atlanta Constitution. February 9, 1944. p. 4. Retrieved November 8, 2025. "The Million Dollar Cat - Earliest
Tom_and_Jerry_filmography
British disability rights activist
Forbes 30 Under 30 North America in 2021. Cat-Wells is a contributor to Forbes. Cat-Wells grew up on a farm in West Sussex, England. As a child, she struggled
Keely_Cat-Wells
Practice of breeding or raising animals for their fur
the import of domestic cat and dog fur but the sale is still quasi-legal. In most countries, novelty items made from farmed cat and dog fur is available
Fur_farming
Lily cultivar
recommends keeping lilies out of the reach of cats. Lilies do not pose a problem for other pets or humans. The Cat Fanciers' Association suggests alternatives:
Lilium_'Stargazer'
2024 film by Mark Dindal
deranged white Persian cat with a grudge against Vic, arrives seeking revenge for being left behind during a milk heist at Lactose Farms. She then offers to
The_Garfield_Movie
2008 British TV series or programme
just get the farm very annoyed but at same time they’re very busy with their chicks they give their feathers a real ache. Mrs Paws the cat (voiced by Carla
Big_Barn_Farm
Genetic deformation in domestic cats
"Twisty Cats". In the late 1990s, several of these cats were deliberately bred at Karma Farms, a horse farm and cattery in Marshall, USA, resulting in a public
Squitten
Coxiella burnetii infection
Coxiella burnetii seropositivity and shedding in farm, pet and feral cats and associated risk factors in farm cats in Quebec, Canada". Epidemiology and Infection
Q_fever
1922 novel by Ernest Thompson Seton
Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel, in 1979. A baby squirrel is adopted by a farm cat after his mother is killed, but when he is half-grown the barn which is
Bannertail
FARM CAT
FARM CAT
Boy/Male
Hindu
Deed, Action
Male
German
Short form of German Harman, HARM means "bold/hardy man." In use by the Dutch.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Tall, Towering, Lofty
Surname or Lastname
Italian (Sicily and Calabria) and Portuguese
Italian (Sicily and Calabria) and Portuguese : topographic name from faro ‘beacon’, ‘lighthouse’ (Greek pharos), or a habitational name from any of several places named with this word. Compare Alfaro and Haro.English : variant of Farrow.
Girl/Female
English
Traveler.
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon
Wretched.
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Son of Farr
Boy/Male
Norse
Guards the gate of Hell.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English farre ‘bull’, applied as a nickname for a fierce or lusty man or a metonymic occupational name for someone who kept a bull.German : nickname from Middle High German varne, var, with the same meaning as 1.
Girl/Female
Indian
Intellect, Intelligence
Boy/Male
Spanish
Reference to the card game faro.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Intellect, Intelligence
Boy/Male
Indian
Excellent, Eminent in learning
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from Old English hearm ‘evil’, ‘hurt’, ‘injury’.English and North German : from a short form of Harman, Hermann.South German : nickname from Middle High German harm ‘ermine’.
Boy/Male
Indian
Another name of God, Unequalled, Unique
Boy/Male
Muslim
Another name of God, Unequalled, Unique
Girl/Female
Indian
Sunset
Surname or Lastname
Italian (Faré)
Italian (Faré) : Lombard variant of Ferrari.English : topographic name for a dweller by the roadside, Middle English fare (Old English fær).English : variant spelling of Fair.
Boy/Male
Teutonic
warrior.
Boy/Male
English
Traveler.
FARM CAT
FARM CAT
Girl/Female
Hindu
Goddess Sita (Wife of Lord Ram)
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Telugu
Happiness with Fortune; Money
Boy/Male
Hindu
Son of Buddha, Conqueror of all miseries (Son of Lord Buddha)
Girl/Female
Indian
She narrated Hadith (She was the daughter of Muhammad bin Abdul Aziz bin Ali bin hibbat Allah bin khuldoon)
Girl/Female
German
meaning she whose singing lures men to destruction.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Speech
Girl/Female
Spanish
Holy.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Masih messiah of the age
Boy/Male
Arabic, French, German, Muslim
Restrainer of Anger
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Chinese, Gaelic, Scottish
Bent Nose; Crooked Nose; Similar to Cameron
FARM CAT
FARM CAT
FARM CAT
FARM CAT
FARM CAT
v. i.
To take a form, definite shape, or arrangement; as, the infantry should form in column.
a. & n.
A lease of the imposts on particular goods; as, the sugar farm, the silk farm.
n.
Anything resembling an arm
v. i.
To run to a form, as a hare.
n.
To provide with a form, as a hare. See Form, n., 9.
n.
Fig.: Power; might; strength; support; as, the secular arm; the arm of the law.
superl.
Not easily excited or disturbed; unchanging in purpose; fixed; steady; constant; stable; unshaken; not easily changed in feelings or will; strong; as, a firm believer; a firm friend; a firm adherent.
superl.
Violent; vehement; furious; excited; passionate; as, a warm contest; a warm debate.
superl.
Having heat in a moderate degree; not cold as, warm milk.
n.
To give form or shape to; to frame; to construct; to make; to fashion.
v.
Food; provisions for the table; entertainment; as, coarse fare; delicious fare.
superl.
Solid; -- opposed to fluid; as, firm land.
n.
A suffix used to denote in the form / shape of, resembling, etc.; as, valiform; oviform.
v.
The person or persons conveyed in a vehicle; as, a full fare of passengers.
v. t.
To devote (land) to agriculture; to cultivate, as land; to till, as a farm.
v. t.
To give up to another, as an estate, a business, the revenue, etc., on condition of receiving in return a percentage of what it yields; as, to farm the taxes.
n.
Constitution; mode of construction, organization, etc.; system; as, a republican form of government.
v.
The price of passage or going; the sum paid or due for conveying a person by land or water; as, the fare for crossing a river; the fare in a coach or by railway.
superl.
Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; -- applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood.
superl.
Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance.