stray cat

Example Sentences

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When stray cat Kanyon's bed was stolen at a shopping mall, residents decided to build him a new home.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Nguyen says this has hampered efforts for “trap-neuter-return” programs carried out by shelters to get stray cat populations in check.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024

She feeds Murka, the stray cat Valeriy once loved to photograph, and there is the gardening to distract her when everything gets too much.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2024

While experts have not yet reached a determination about how the man contracted the infectious disease, some speculate that he may have contracted it from a stray cat.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2024

If Charlie saw a stray cat or dog, he'd start crying.

From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson