How to Tame a Cat in Minecraft

In the world of Minecraft, where you can build anything you can imagine, taming animals is a fun part of the game. And when it comes to taming cats, it’s an adventure all on its own! These furry friends can keep you company and even scare away creepers. So, if you’re ready to learn how to befriend a cat in Minecraft, let’s get started on this exciting journey together

Who does not love cats?

I will sit on top of a shelf and stare at you like a black cat, while highly judging those of you who don’t.) If you are a fan of Minecraft and cats, then this guide is going to be very useful for you.

You might have seen different varieties of stray animals while roaming around your Minecraft world. Cats are one of the animals which you can tame in the game. Just imagine a cute little companion to roam around with and the best part which I am sure cat owners totally relate to is the sweet feeling of taming them.

Variants of Cats

These creatures come in eleven different kinds. These eleven variants have different colors and skin on them. Here are the types of feline companions included in the game- Black, Tabby, Red Tabby, Tuxedo, Siamese, British Shorthair, Calico, Persian, Ragdoll, White and Jellie.

Why Should You Tame a Cat in Minecraft?

Well, if you love cats then you might not need a second reason to tame cats in Minecraft but with cute cats comes some great benefits.

Number 1 is, they act as a creeper repellent. They have a unique ability to scare away those pesky creepers. So a cat with you a day keeps creepers away. This reduces the likelihood of surprise attacks and property damage which helps you in the game.

Cats can also deter other hostile mobs, such as skeletons and zombies.

Benefits of Taming a Cat in Minecraft

Apart from being cute, and keeping creepers and mobs away-there are other benefits or rewards you can get by taming cats. If you manage to tame twenty stray cats in Minecraft you’ll be awarded with the “Plethora of Cats” achievement. If you tame all eleven variants of cats there are in Minecraft you’ll be given “A Complete Catalogue” achievement.

Where to Find Cats in Minecraft

Stray cats can pop up in villages that have at least one villager and four beds. Usually, there’s one cat for every four beds. But don’t stress about that. You’ll usually find them in villages or swamps, especially Witch’s huts. Once you see one and decide to catnap(kidnap but for cats) it follows the next steps

How to Tame a Cat in Minecraft

As we know the main rule about cats in our real world too- is that you don’t choose cats, cats choose you. Minecraft has maintained that rule too. So without further delay let’s get into the steps of how to get your own game pet.

Step 1: Gather Some Fish

First, go to a lake or river nearby and catch some raw fish like cod or salmon.

Step 2: Offer the Fish

Build trust. You know cats are skeptical and they will run away if you approach them too forwardly. To avoid that first, we will equip the fish and slowly crouch walk (bow before those majestic creatures) so as to not scare them away. Now use it on the cat and then you may see gray smoke appearing over the cat. The cat isn’t tamed yet.

Step 3: Feed the Cat

Keep feeding the cat more raw fish until you see hearts above its head. This means the cat is starting to like you. You might need to feed it several times to fully tame it, so make sure to have plenty of fish.

Step 4: Congratulations! You now have your own tamed cat

Once the hearts disappear, and the cat gets a collar, you’ve successfully tamed it. Now, you have a new pet cat!

Congratulations! You now have your own tamed cat.

After You Tame a Cat in Minecraft

When inside your house they will sit on top of whichever furniture they wish to. Don’t worry, they won’t knock things off places like our worldly cats. Oh, but cats in Minecraft can sometimes get in your way and render chests, furnaces, etc., unusable until you move them. Don’t worry, you can push them out of the way, lure them away with raw fish, or remove blocks underneath them to get them to move.

While they will pretend to not love you (classic cat behavior) when a player goes to sleep at night, there’s a chance a tamed cat will sleep near them. When they awake, your pet cat may have a gift for you.

Conclusion

In the immersive world of Minecraft, where creativity knows no bounds, taming animals adds an extra layer of excitement. Among these, cats stand out as both companions and guardians, offering protection against creepers and mobs while bringing joy to players’ adventures.

FAQs on How to Tame a Cat in Minecraft

What is the hardest cat to tame in Minecraft?

Not the hardest but from all the variants, the Black Cats are the rarest cats in Minecraft. They can only be found near Witch huts.

How many fish do you need to tame a cat in Minecraft?

To successfully tame a cat you need to offer it fish multiple times until hearts appear over its head, which indicates that it has been tamed. Typically, it takes 1 to 4 fish. Sometimes you may get lucky and only one fish may do the work. However, remember to have a good amount of fish handy before you approach to tame a cat.

What do cats eat in Minecraft?

Raw salmon or cod.(Pufferfish won’t work.)

How do you make a cat sit in Minecraft?

You can make it sit by right-clicking (Java Edition) or interacting with it (Bedrock Edition).

Here’s some extra information on cats:

Tamed cats will follow you almost everywhere.

You can breed cats and get cute kittens.

All this covers mostly everything on cats in Minecraft. It would have been lovely if I could have acquired stray cats in the real world by following such steps because for me they always run away after hearing me popups and leave me heartbroken. However, if you follow the steps given above unlike real cats it’s guaranteed you will get one in the game. Happy playing! (meow).