The Pet Shop

Vocabulary 

Here are common words and phrases you might hear or use in a pet shop:

Word/Phrase	Definition
Pet shop	A store where you can buy pets, pet food, and pet supplies.
Puppy	A young dog.
Kitten	A young cat.
Leash	A strap used to walk a dog.
Collar	A band worn around an animal’s neck.
Aquarium	A tank where fish live.
Cage	A small enclosure for birds or small animals.
Hamster wheel	A wheel inside a cage for hamsters to run on.
Litter box	A container where cats go to the bathroom.
Grooming	The act of cleaning or caring for an animal.

 Examples in Context

Let’s see how we can use these words in real sentences:

1. “I went to the pet shop to buy a leash for my dog.”

2. “The kitten was playing with a ball of yarn.”

3. “My hamster loves running on his hamster wheel!”

4. “The aquarium has five colorful fish.”

5. “Don’t forget to clean the litter box every day.”

 Practical Exercises

 Vocabulary Match: Match the word to its correct definition.

1. Puppy

2. Aquarium

3. Cage

4. Leash

5. Grooming

a) A tank for fish
b) Cleaning and caring for an animal
c) A young dog
d) A small enclosure
e) A strap to walk a dog

Answers: 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-e, 5-b

 Fill in the Blanks: Use the correct word from the list: kitten, leash, aquarium, grooming, collar

1. My cat has a pink _______ with a bell.

2. The pet shop offers _______ services for dogs.

3. The fish are swimming in the _______.

4. I saw a cute _______ sleeping in a basket.

5. Don’t forget to bring the _______ when you walk the dog.

 Closing / Exit Ticket

Before you go, answer this question in the comments:

“What is your favorite pet, and why?”
Try to use at least 3 new words from today’s lesson in your answer!

Example:
“My favorite pet is a dog because they are friendly. I love taking my puppy on walks with a leash, and I also take him to grooming sessions every month.”