What is the Unicode codepoint for Cat?

The 🐈 Cat emoji is encoded as U+1F408 (hex 1F408). It belongs to the Animal Mammal group inside Animals & Nature.

How do I copy the 🐈 emoji?

Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The 🐈 character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.

Does Cat have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :cat2:, :cat:, and :pet:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the 🐈 emoji automatically.

Fluent Animated

Fluent 3D

Native Unicode

Cat

Cat — Animals & Nature emoji.

Name

cat

Shortcodes

:cat2::cat::pet:

Themes

animalcatpet

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About the 🐈 Cat emoji

The 🐈 Cat emoji is part of the Animals & Nature category and the animal mammal group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :cat2:, :cat:, and :pet: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Cat (Unicode codepoint U+1F408) cat — Animals & Nature emoji.. Meet 🐈 — the cat emoji, filed under Animals & Nature › Animal Mammal. Wildlife and plant emojis like 🐈 bring scenery into a message without needing a real photo. 🐈 occupies codepoint U+1F408 in the Unicode emoji block. Coverage started with Unicode 6.0; iOS adopted the glyph in 6.0. Typing `:cat2:` or `:cat:` or `:pet:` in chat apps usually expands to 🐈. The glyph renders mostly in yellow, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside animal, cat, and pet emojis. One tap on 🐈 is all it takes — the glyph copies straight to your clipboard.

When to use 🐈 Cat

Showcasing pet photos, zoo trips, and wildlife sightings
Tagging adoption posts, vet updates, and animal facts
Pairing with heart emojis for cute reaction comments
Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions

Combinations and pairings

Pair 🐈 with animal-themed, cat-themed, and pet-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
Lead a caption with 🐈 for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the 🐈 Cat emoji

Open the emoji page. Visit the Cat emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The 🐈 character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 🐈 Cat emoji mean?: Meet 🐈 — the cat emoji, filed under Animals & Nature › Animal Mammal. Wildlife and plant emojis like 🐈 bring scenery into a message without needing a real photo. 🐈 occupies codepoint U+1F408 in the Unicode emoji block. Coverage started with Unicode 6.0; iOS adopted the glyph in 6.0. Typing `:cat2:` or `:cat:` or `:pet:` in chat apps usually expands to 🐈. The glyph renders mostly in yellow, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside animal, cat, and pet emojis. One tap on 🐈 is all it takes — the glyph copies straight to your clipboard.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Cat?: The 🐈 Cat emoji is encoded as U+1F408 (hex 1F408). It belongs to the Animal Mammal group inside Animals & Nature.
How do I copy the 🐈 emoji?: Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The 🐈 character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
Does Cat have shortcodes?: Yes. Common shortcodes include :cat2:, :cat:, and :pet:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the 🐈 emoji automatically.