No, the cat is not a Chinese Zodiac Animal.
The 3rd animal of Chinese Zodiac is the Tiger.
The Chinese zodiac animal for April is the Dragon.
In the Chinese Zodiac legend, the cat was too busy sleeping to make his way to the big meeting. So it is not a zodiac animal.
The animal for December in the Chinese zodiac is the Rat. Rats in the Chinese zodiac are known for being resourceful, clever, and quick-witted.
The Rabbit.
Ox
1961 was the Chinese year of the OX, Metal OX.
The Chinese zodiac animal for 2010 is the Tiger. Each year in the Chinese zodiac is associated with a different animal sign that repeats in a 12-year cycle.
The Chinese zodiac animal for 2016 was the Monkey.
The month animal suggests how a person expresses themselves emotionally and in their personal relationships. The Chinese zodiac animal associated with January is the Ox.
The Year of The Goat.