Pets - Vocabulary

Cat

A small animal people keep as a pet that likes to sleep and play.

• My cat sleeps on the sofa all day.
• The cat climbed onto the table.

Rabbit / Bunny

A small animal with long ears that hops and eats vegetables.

• The rabbit is eating a carrot.
• Her bunny likes to jump around the garden.

Fish

An animal that lives in water and swims using fins.

• We have a fish in a glass tank.
• The fish swims in circles.

Lizard

A small animal with a long body and tail that often lives in warm places.

• The lizard sits on a warm rock.
• She saw a lizard in the backyard.

Hamster

A very small pet that lives in a cage and runs on a wheel.

• My hamster runs all night.
• The hamster is sleeping in its cage.

Ferret

A long, playful animal often kept as a pet.

• The ferret hides under the couch.
• Her ferret loves to explore.

Guinea Pig

A small, round animal that makes cute noises and lives in a cage.

• The guinea pig is eating lettuce.
• Our guinea pig squeaks when it’s hungry.

Bird

An animal with wings, feathers, and a beak that can usually fly.

• The bird is singing in the tree.
• She has a bird in a cage.

Turtle

A slow animal with a hard shell that lives on land or in water.

• The turtle moves very slowly.
• We saw a turtle near the lake.

Dog

A friendly animal people often keep as a pet.

• My dog loves going for walks.
• The dog waits by the door.

⭐ Bonus Vocabulary

Fur

The soft hair that covers an animal’s body.

• The dog has brown fur.
• Cat fur can be very soft.

Litter Box

A box where a cat goes to the bathroom.

• The litter box is in the bathroom.
• She cleans the litter box every day.

Fish Tank

A glass container where fish live.

• The fish tank is on the table.
• He cleans the fish tank once a week.

Leash

A long strap used to control a dog when walking.

• She walks her dog on a leash.
• The leash is hanging by the door.

Kitten

A baby cat.

• The kitten is very playful.
• We adopted a small kitten.

Puppy

A baby dog.

• The puppy is learning to sit.
• Her puppy sleeps a lot.