Animal Care Vocabulary

noun a person who boards a plane

• The school has strict rules for each boarder living in the dormitory.
• The boarder next door always plays loud music late at night.
• I heard that new boarder is really cool and easy to get along with.
• As a writer, my thoughts often boarder on the edge of creativity and madness.

noun the act or method of dealing with or controlling something

verb to deal with or control something

• Proper handling of sensitive information is crucial in maintaining data security.
• Make sure you're handling those fragile items with care.
• I'm not sure if I can handle the drama she's always handling.
• She's really good at handling difficult situations with grace and poise.

noun a person who takes care of a herd of domestic animals, such as cattle or sheep

• The herdsman carefully tended to his flock of sheep in the pasture.
• The herdsman was out in the fields with his cows, making sure they were all accounted for.
• The herdsman was out there with his animals, doing his thing.
• The herdsman of emotions, he guided his thoughts and feelings with care.

noun a slang term for a dog

• The woman walked her pooch in the park every morning.
• I love taking my pooch for a walk around the neighborhood.
• Check out that cute little pooch over there!
• Her determination was like a loyal pooch, never leaving her side.

noun a feeling of sharp pain

verb to cause a sharp pain or discomfort

• The doctor used a small prick to administer the vaccine.
• Be careful with that cactus, it has sharp pricks.
• I can't believe he's such a prick, always causing trouble.
• Her words were like a prick to his ego, leaving him feeling hurt.

noun a person or animal who is well fed

adjective describing the state of being well nourished or having eaten enough

• The livestock on the farm are always well fed with a balanced diet.
• My cat is always well fed because I make sure to feed her on time.
• The party was lit, everyone was well fed with good music and food.
• Her mind was well fed with knowledge after attending the seminar.

noun A female stable worker

• The stable lass is responsible for the daily care of the horses in the barn.
• My friend Sarah works as a stable lass and she loves being around horses all day.
• I heard that new stable lass is really good with the horses.
• Being a stable lass requires a lot of patience and dedication.

noun a person who loves cats

• The aelurophile spent hours studying the behavior of cats.
• My friend is a total aelurophile - she has seven cats at home!
• I never knew you were such an aelurophile, always posting cat memes.
• As an aelurophile, she had a natural affinity for understanding people's hidden emotions.