TL;DR: every cat below runs in the free DeskSprite app on Windows and macOS. Free cats install with one click — no account needed; members-only cats come with a membership. Want a very specific cat — yours? The AI pet maker builds one from 1–3 photos.
Cats own the desktop-pet genre
It's tradition. The genre's ancestor — oneko, the little cat that chased your cursor across Unix workstations — set the template decades ago, and every desktop pet wave since has started with someone asking for a cat. There's a reason: a cat is one of the few characters that earns its keep by doing absolutely nothing, adorably, in the corner of your screen while you work.
New to the category? What is a desktop pet? covers the basics in two minutes.
The cats in the shop right now
Pulled live from the shop — hover a cat to see it move:
Black Cat
MembershipBlack Cat is a members-only cat desktop pet for DeskSprite with 11 actions — claim it in the shop, then bring it to your desktop with one click in the DeskSprite app (Windows / macOS).
Bengie
FreeBengie is a free cat desktop pet for DeskSprite with 11 actions — claim it in the shop, then bring it to your desktop with one click in the DeskSprite app (Windows / macOS).
Eclipse
MembershipEclipse is a members-only cat desktop pet for DeskSprite with 11 actions — claim it in the shop, then bring it to your desktop with one click in the DeskSprite app (Windows / macOS).
Garfield
MembershipGarfield is a members-only cat desktop pet for DeskSprite with 11 actions — claim it in the shop, then bring it to your desktop with one click in the DeskSprite app (Windows / macOS).
Cloud
MembershipCloud is a members-only cat desktop pet for DeskSprite with 11 actions — claim it in the shop, then bring it to your desktop with one click in the DeskSprite app (Windows / macOS).
Dogs, monsters and more live in the full shop.
Adopt a cat in three steps
- Have the app. DeskSprite is free — the download page has the installer.
- Pick your cat. Any free cat above (or in the shop) — no account needed; members-only cats come with membership.
- Click "Get". Open the app, find the cat's card under the My Pet tab, click "Get" — it's on your desktop immediately.
The best cat is your cat
The AI desktop pet maker takes 1–3 photos of your own cat and generates a full animated pet that keeps its real look — the way it sits, the markings, the attitude. It shows up in the app with a "Get" button, one click from your screen. If adoption is plan A, this is plan A+.
FAQ
Is there a free desktop cat?
Yes — the cat lineup always includes free pets that install with one click (no account needed), alongside members-only cats. Every cat on this page is labeled with its tier; free ones cost nothing, ever.
Will the cat walk on my taskbar and windows?
DeskSprite cats live where you put them: drag one to a screen corner, the edge of your editor, or on top of a browser and it settles there. Its reactions — click responses, cursor tracking — come from the pet's action set, so each cat has its own little personality.
Can I turn my own cat into a desktop pet?
Yes, and it's the app's signature feature. Upload 1–3 photos in the AI pet maker and it generates a full set of action clips that keep your cat's real look. Your first sign-up includes 1 free custom credit.
Do desktop cats slow down your computer?
No. The cat renders in a small transparent always-on-top window and idles at almost no CPU — it naps while you work, it doesn't spin your fans.
Do desktop pet cats work on Mac?
Yes — pets run inside the DeskSprite app on both Windows and macOS. As of September 2026 the Windows installer is available and the macOS installers are marked "coming soon" in the download section.
Pick your resident cat
Adopt a free one from the shop, or make your own from photos — either way, the app is free and the move-in takes about a minute.