Pets Word Search
Pets go back a long way, and the dog came first, tamed from wolves many thousands of years ago. Some need little more than food and company, while others call for more specialised care.
Pets word search (Easy)
Find these 10 words
10 words, across and down only
- cat
- dog
- gerbil
- goldfish
- guinea pig
- hamster
- parrot
- pony
- rabbit
- turtle
Pets word search (Medium)
Find these 15 words
15 words, adds diagonals
- budgie
- canary
- cat
- dog
- ferret
- gerbil
- goldfish
- guinea pig
- hamster
- kitten
- parrot
- pony
- puppy
- rabbit
- turtle
Pets word search (Hard)
Find these 20 words
20 words, any direction, backwards too
- budgie
- canary
- cat
- cockatiel
- dog
- ferret
- gerbil
- goldfish
- guinea pig
- hamster
- kitten
- lizard
- mouse
- parrot
- pony
- puppy
- rabbit
- snake
- tortoise
- turtle
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Words in the Pets word search
Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.
- dog
- Loyal companion animal descended from wolves thousands of years ago.
- cat
- Independent pet that purrs, grooms itself and naps often.
- rabbit
- Quiet pet that needs hay, space and daily company.
- hamster
- Small rodent that stuffs food into stretchy cheek pouches.
- goldfish
- Hardy tank fish that grows to suit its space.
- parrot
- Talking bird that needs toys and plenty of attention.
- guinea pig
- Chatty rodent that squeaks and needs vitamin C daily.
- turtle
- Shelled pet that needs clean water and a basking lamp.
- pony
- Small horse strong enough for a child to ride.
- gerbil
- Desert rodent that loves digging tunnels in deep bedding.
- kitten
- Young cat that plays hard and sleeps a lot.
- puppy
- Young dog learning house rules, names and basic manners.
- canary
- Small yellow finch kept mainly for its cheerful song.
- budgie
- Small Australian parakeet that can learn to say words.
- ferret
- Curious, bendy pet that sleeps for many hours daily.
- lizard
- Reptile pet that needs heat, light and the right food.
- snake
- Reptile pet that eats rarely and needs a secure lid.
- mouse
- Tiny pet rodent that is happiest with a companion.
- tortoise
- Long-lived land reptile that may outlive its first owner.
- cockatiel
- Crested parrot that whistles tunes and enjoys human company.
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