cat handler
/kæt ˈhænd.lər/ · cat hand ler
noun
- A person who handles domestic cats, often in a professional or therapeutic setting, such as a cat cafe or animal shelter. As a cat handler, Sarah spent her days playing with and caring for the cats at the local animal shelter.
- A person who trains or works with domestic cats, often for competitions or performances. The cat handler carefully guided her prize-winning cat through the agility course, earning top marks from the judges.
Did you know? Cat handlers often develop strong bonds with the cats in their care, and some have even reported experiencing reduced stress and anxiety levels as a result of their work with felines.