I have a cat vs I own a cat

Both phrases, 'I have a cat' and 'I own a cat,' are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning, indicating that the speaker possesses a cat. The choice between the two depends on personal preference or the context in which they are used.

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I have a cat

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate possession of a cat.

This phrase is used to express the fact that you are in possession of a cat. It is a simple and common way to convey this information.

Examples:

I have a cat named Whiskers.
Do you have a cat at home?
She said she would love to have a cat.

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Sep 3, 2014 ... ... I have a cat. I have a pet. She is a cat. And she says, "Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow. Meow meow." I have a mouse. I have a pet. He is a ...
I have a cat. I have a pet. She is a cat. And she says, “Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow. Meow meow.” I have a mouse. I have a pet. He is a mouse. And he says ...
Oct 7, 2020 ... "I have a cat" is a completely valid, if a little plain and direct, answer to the question "Do you have pets?".
Oct 1, 2018 ... Can I have a cat with a baby or young children? There is no reason not to have a cat or kitten if you have children. It is up to parents to ...
Jul 1, 2016 ... How can I have a cat without a litter box? ... I'd love to have a cat but I hate the smell of cat poop and disgusted by the prospect of cleaning a ...
Jan 21, 2021 ... Can I have a cat and budgies? Thread starter choomchoom; Start date 1/21/21. Tags: cats and birds · 1 · 2 · Next. 1 of 2. Go to page. Go. Next ...
Dec 18, 2022 ... Did you guys know I have a cat named Howie? Almost 2 years ago a random thought came across me that I should get a cat.
Aug 2, 2020 ... Well it's official. I have a cat. His name is Nipsey. I was suckered...I mean persuaded to get him from my youngest.
Apr 2, 2016 ... I have a cat and a parrotlet. They are never unsupervised if the bird is out of his cage. When the bird is out, he is physically on me AND I ...

Alternatives:

I own a cat
I keep a cat
I care for a cat
I look after a cat
I am the owner of a cat

I own a cat

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate possession of a cat.

This phrase is also used to express the fact that you possess a cat. It is a valid alternative to 'I have a cat.'

Examples:

I own a cat and a dog.
Who owns the cat that keeps coming into our yard?
She has owned a cat for many years.

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Can I own a cat if I'm allergic? > Blog>; Can I own a cat if I'm allergic? Monday, June 22, 2020. Category. advice. Tags. cat allergy partnership ...
Sep 27, 2018 ... "If I own a cat that goes outside, should I be tested?" Yes, to be safe. Also, see your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions ...
I just moved to Passaic and I own a cat. Do I need to obtain a cat license by a certain date? According to city regulations, you must license your cat ...
Aug 6, 2021 ... ... else if (pet === "cat") { console.log("I own a cat"); } else if (pet === "snake") { console.log("I own a snake"); } else if (pet ...
I own a cat! What can I do to help MADACC? Is your cat sterilized? If not, please contact us immediately for a low cost spay/neuter appointment at ...
Aug 9, 2021 ... ... else if (pet === "cat") { console.log("I own a cat"); } else if (pet === "snake") { console.log("I own a snake"); } else if (pet ...
Mar 29, 2018 ... "When they rang an asked did I own a cat? Did I own a black cat called Nova? I thought they were winding me up.
Dec 22, 2020 ... If I own a cat or dog, what steps can I take to prevent bites? Cats and dogs should be 'socialised' early. That is, if you have a new puppy ...
Jun 12, 2017 ... This guy showed up at my back door last night, I guess I own a cat now · Went to use the bathroom. We don't own a cat. I don't own a cat…

Alternatives:

I have a cat
I keep a cat
I care for a cat
I look after a cat
I am the owner of a cat

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