The phrase "family cat" refers to a pet cat that belongs to and is loved by everyone in a family. It means that the cat is a part of the family and is treated with care and affection by all family members. Full definition
It's a perfect outdoor cat house for feral cats or for family cats that spend time outdoors. (americas-pet-store.com)
A family dog or family cat as a sibling, is a concept that might cause some confusion down the line for a child, and their family. (babygaga.com)
The most common triggers for urine marking include a new cat in the household, free - roaming cats outside, or social conflict between family cats. (animalalliances.com)