Cat

A cat is a small creature, kept as pets and sometimes seen living freely in the wasteland.

Background
Found in Carbon, the Commonwealth, Appalachia, and Broken Hills. Utilized as food during times of famine, some towns no longer have cats.Chosen One: "{120}{}{Why the glum face?}" Stacy: "{134}{}{Oh, nothing really. Just sometimes I get thinking about my mom and cat. I miss them so very much.}" Chosen One: "{135}{}{Cat?}" Stacy: "{137}{}{Yeah, Cuddles. She was such a sweet cat. I really don't feel like talking about it... Well, unless you'd like to buy me a drink. That might help.}" Chosen One: "{139}{}{Of course I will. I'd love to hear about it.}" Stacy: "{146}{}{I hear there used to be ones that were as big as you and me. They used to eat animals as big as a brahmin. Now that's scary stuff.}" Chosen One: "{148}{}{Yeah, it is.}" Stacy: "{149}{}{The kind I'm talking about is a small cute animal, bigger than a rat but smaller than a dog. Some are fluffy, like my Cuddles, but others have short hair.}" Chosen One: "{150}{}{Really?}" Stacy: "{151}{}{They like to be pet like a dog does, but cats make this wonderful relaxing sound when you pet them.}" Chosen One: "{152}{}{Strange.}" Stacy: "{153}{}{Cuddles always used to help me go to sleep at night. I think of her every night when I try to go to sleep.}" Chosen One: "{155}{}{Go on.}" Stacy: "{156}{}{I had her when I was a kid, but she disappeared. I didn't know then what happened to her, I was too young.}" Chosen One: "{157}{}{Why?}" Stacy: "{158}{}{Well, food was awfully scarce back then and people had to eat. It's quite sad really...}" Chosen One: "{159}{}{What?}" Stacy: "{160}{}{People would hunt them because they were such easy prey. None of them are around anymore because of it.}" Chosen One: "{162}{}{I can understand that.}" Stacy: "{163}{}{Those were the wild ones, but I'm sure that's what happened to mine. Now I know why Mom always kept a close eye on her.}" (Dcstory2.msg) Mr. House believes them to be extinct.

Wastelanders encountered across the former United States either own cats, talk about their past pets, or make references to cats as slang and cliches. Similar to before the war, cats are usually found near human habitation.

Appearances
Cats appear in Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel, Fallout 4, Fallout 76, and Fallout Shelter. They are mentioned in Fallout 2, and Fallout: New Vegas.

Behind the scenes

 * The canceled Van Buren planned to include cats, including friendly domestic cats and enemies in the wasteland such as bobcats and panthers.
 * The description of the Ocicat from Fallout Shelter ("The closest you'll get to an ocelot. Revolver not included.") is a reference to Metal Gear Solid character Revolver Ocelot.