cattery

noun cat·tery \ˈka-tə-rē\

: a place where cats are kept while their owners are away

plural cat·ter·ies

Full Definition of CATTERY

: an establishment for the breeding and boarding of cats

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circa 1843

Medical Dictionary

noun cat·tery \ˈkat-ə-rē\

plural cat·ter·ies

: a place for the breeding, raising, or care of cats

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