Pictured are most of our ready-to-adopt cats and kittens. Check out our facebook page to see more about our cats and kittens for adoption or call 907-980-8898.
Adoption fee for adults (over 8 months) is $80; kittens 8 months or younger are $145. Sponsored adult cats can be adopted for half the usual adoption fee–$40. Senior cats, over 8 years old, are available to senior humans, over 55 years old, for $40. If you adopt two adult cats, the second one is $40; $120 for two adults (does not apply to kittens.)
All cats are dewormed, checked for ear mites, fixed, vaccinated and microchipped.
CCCR regularly covers the area from Houston to Homer. Although adopters are responsible for picking up their adopted cats, often we can help find transport for adopted cats from one part of the area to another. Please let us know if you need help with transport of an adopted cat within that area.
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In such a short amount of time he has learned that leaning into a hand earns him the reward of comfort and joy. He knew the kindness of people as a kitten, but then learned what abandonment meant. Now he is so grateful to be with people who offer him food, security, and a warm home. Laser has also discovered the fun of playing with wand toys, finding his voice, and seeking out the companionship of other kitties. He loves his cat friends, and he must have a nice playful cat companion in his new home. We’re not sure about dogs but think he would do okay with a mellow dog. He still startles easily with fast movements and loud noises, so a quieter, more settled home would be better suited for him. Older children would be fine, just not young kids with lots of noise and activity. Laser always keeps his coat neatly groomed which just makes those stunning deep orange swirls and strips shine like the sun. He loves the outdoors so a nice safe yard is a must. We think he is around 2-3 years old. He is in Palmer. Please call 907-350-8089. Thank you! Hershey (brother) and Snickers (sister) were born in August 2024, having been two of three kittens. The three of them were adopted by a loving and sweet mama cat who had her own four newborns. Having just lost one of her own, she saw these three sweetie pies and immediately took them in as her own. Their third, Twix (sister) was adopted months ago, so these two are patiently waiting for their forever family to take them home. These two sweet softies are almost always up for snuggles. At bedtime they love to crawl into bed with you and pile themselves on or around you. Sometimes they even want to get tucked in under the blankets! On the other hand, when they are ready to play they’re like little speeding rockets, darting to and fro across the house. They have the time of their lives with crinkly toys, wrappers, popsicle sticks, wrestling with each other, and kitty tv. Keep an eye on your wrapped snacks, as they might see them as a fun play toy and run off with them! They’re always present when you’re cooking. After all, how else will they be to test if your food is safe? Might as well cook them up a meal along the way; chicken and fish are right up their alley! These little lovebugs will need a place outside where they can play, explore, and romp around safely with their families while the weather is nice. These two wildlings will fill you with enough sunshine, smiles, and laughter to last all winter long! Fun fact: Snickers has extra toes, a condition called polydactyly! It makes her a little more grippy but she finds no difficulties living with them. They are great with gentle pups, turtles, and kind kitties. They are bonded and must be adopted together. If you have any questions, please reach out! Call us at (907) 980-8898 She is a very talkative playful kitty who loves to curl up on your lap to keep you warm. And no problem with her getting along with other nice cats. She loves to play with kitties and she is tolerant of gentle, quiet dogs. She has a lot to tell you about her kitten adventures around the house, so many corners and hidden places to explore. She will also need a yard with bushes and niches to check out for exciting bugs and smelly things. The world is so exciting! Give this little cutie a place in your heart and you'll never want to go back. In Soldotna. Call or text 907 953-0333 I can be shy to new people at first but warm up quickly as I love being with people. I will follow my foster mom and her son around the house so I don’t miss out on anything. I am curious and love to watch my foster mom do stuff around the house. I also enjoy watching her son play with toys and sometimes I try and join in on the fun! I love to interact with my foster family! I am active and love to play with toys as I am still young. My favorite toy currently is a toy mouse attached to a string which I carry around with me. I also love to play with balls with bells in them. I do well with nice kids, preferably a little older. Sometimes I get so excited playing that my claws might come without me meaning to do it and they could scratch. But I am getting more in control of them all the time! I am not currently living with other pets in my foster home but I had lots of kitty friends at the trailer court and I am so anxious to meet my new kitty sister or brother when I get a new family. It would be great to have a furry buddy to play with. I would also love the opportunity to go outside in the yard and play in my new home. I am about 7 months old and so excited to have a real family and home of my own! I'm in Anchorage. Call 907 980-8898 to meet me! Kate is still young, around 3 years old, and is so full of love to share with her new family. No more crazy kitten antics for this girl. The very occasional zoomies but no knocking breakables off the shelves or climbing the curtains. Zoomies stay on ground level. In fact, she is very mellow and easy-going, taking life in stride. This sweet girl is great about being held and loves to lay down and get comfortable for full body pets. She doesn’t purr very often but when she does it’s soft as a whisper and you must listen to it and it is so calming. Kate really loves lounging on the cat tree for a nap and is always in the kitchen with you. She particularly loves the kitchen, waiting for her favorite cat snack. She is quite vocal and has the most delightful meow when you talk to her. Kate is one of the unusual kitties who has glaucoma. Just the beginning stage that is taken care of with daily eyedrops. She can see just fine, and this doesn’t affect normal day to day activities. Every 6 months or so, she will need a vet checkup. There may come a time when the condition gets worse or the eyedrops may control the pressure. Kate is doing great with the dog in her foster home. She is still adjusting to being around other cats as she was an only cat for most of her life. She would be fine with one other cat who will respect her space and not try to be her friend. Kate would also do well as an only cat in her new home as this is all she had known until coming into rescue. Kate is blossoming in life in general. She has a gentle and confident spirit about her, and she doesn’t hide it. A great joy to her is to lie on the hardwood floor in the rays of the sun. With the welcoming promise of warmer days ahead she will need a safe place to spend some time outside as this is a joy she has never known. We can’t wait until she gets to take her first step into the warm grass and explore all the hidden treasures that nature has to offer. She is in Palmer. Please call 907-350-8089. Thank you! She has been studying hard under the tutelage of her foster brother and will soon be a master of the art. Estimated to be just around 2-3 years old she has many years of love to give. This little sweetheart needs a feline companion to engage in more games, snuggle with, and enjoy sunny naps! She seems okay with mellow dogs. Although Princess Fuzzy Bottom still spooks at sudden noises or movements, she is making great progress. A quieter, more settled home would suit her best and older children should be okay. A nice safe yard to explore once she is bonded with her new family will be needed. She is in Palmer. CAll 907 350-8089 Given her gentle nature and love for playing she would likely do well with children. As for other cats, she likes some and others not so much. She does like to scratch so scratching posts and mats will be important. She is about 7 years old and a totally unique tortie point Siamese. In Anchorage. Call 907 980-8898 She has learned to play! There may not have been time in her life before when she was free to be a kitten. She seems so happy bouncing toys around and going after them. She loves loves loves her treats. Not interested in canned food. She lets her foster hold her for a little bit, will sit people or the dog in the chair. We think she would really like to have a cat friend; the foster's cat is not a good cat friend. She has a high startle reflex, so probably best with older kids rather than little ones. Laurel is a very nice girl, super well groomed, and hoping that she can be some kind family's special kitty girl. In Soldotna. Call 907 953-0333 He's a true social butterfly when it comes to other felines and gets along greatly with other cats and will need a kitty friend in his new home. Toys, lounging in the sun, and a few zoomies through the house makes for a fun day. He's also perfectly fine sharing his space with a dog, making him an ideal companion for a multi-pet household. Valentine seems to prefer a calmer environment and really thrives during the quieter hours of the day, so a home without young children would likely be the best fit for this sweet boy. Valentine will need a safe fun yard filled with grass and bugs to chase, making for a perfect day! If you're looking for a gentle, loving cat who will blossom with patience and affection, Valentine might just be your perfect match! He is in Palmer. Please call 907-350-8089. Thank you! Firefly is a sweet little guy who is affectionate with his nice people and loves other kitties. He is ok with a nice dog too; he lets the dog know on day one that is not a pushover and then all is well. He's so pretty. A warm orangey glow, adorable little face, he's a young boy who was found He does need a kitty friend in his new home. He loves to have the companionship of a feline and share antics with them. He also absolutely loves the outside during these lovely summer days. He must have a place where he can explore a little bit and enjoy the natural world. He's a smart boy and will do well in a rural area away from busy roads. Firefly is a young kitty, maybe a year or two old and ready to enjoy the wonderful summer with his humans playing outside and then ready to snuggle in for the long winter of snuggles. These two are quite the pair. We are almost certain they are biological brothers, they are 8-9 months old. Bubble is the ringleader and his job seems to be to scope out the best possible hiding place where he and Yogi can both fit. He is the extrovert of the two - very friendly and starts purring as soon as you start petting him. Yogi is very sweet, and more of an introvert - he can be skeptical of situations at first and takes some more time to decide he is safe to explore. During the day they lounge in the cat tree or nap in a warm sunny spot. They love to romp around in cardboard boxes, wrestle with catnip toys and bat around feather toys. Yogi also loves to chase a laser! These youngsters are too busy to be cuddled, but are starting to come around to the idea. They would likely do fine with a nice dog, they’ve had some exposure to dogs and seem more curious than scared. They are happy as a pair but they came from a group of cats and would be fine to go separately to homes that have other cats to be their friends and playmates. They have been outside and will need a place to play outside in the summer with their families. They are in Anchorage. Call 907 980-8898 He will need a kitty friend in his new home to share toys and the sunbeams as they stream through the windows. He loves gentle attention, cozy naps, and curling up in a quiet spot near or on top of his people. Calcifer would do best in a peaceful home where he can continue to build trust at his own pace. Older children would probably be okay. He’s looking for someone patient and kind who will give him the time and love he needs to fully blossom. If you’re ready to open your heart to a cat who will reward you with unconditional love, Calcifer may be the perfect fit. He will need a safe yard to enjoy the sunny days with his family. We estimate he is around 3-4 years old. He is in Chugiak. Please call 907-350-8089. Thank you! Pendant is super duper sweet. She is cautious with strangers, but with her loved ones, which includes other cats and kind humans, she is a darling. She loves to be pet and loves to be near you. And she loves to play with cat toys. Pendant would be much happier in a home with another friendly cat. She would also be fine with a nice dog. She would like to have a safe yard to play in, race around in the grass while her people tend to flowers. She's a sweetheart! In Anchorage. Call 907 980-8898 She has an adorable face and a soft colorful coat that is part tabby and part calico with orangey tones mixed in with the lovely muted browns. She is a devoted player and scratcher; she loves scratching posts and scratching pads and cat toys. Between toys and her cat friends, she can entertain herself, and her family, for hours. In a quiet backyard space, she loves to explore every inch of the grass and bushes. She has lived with nice cats and dogs and she does fine with both. She will need a cat friend in her new home. And that outside space to examine inch by inch is so important for her to keep the sparkle of fun alive. Story will easily fit into a loving and caring family. In Anchorage. Call 907 980-8898 Molly took a long time to trust people but has decided now that lots of love is a good thing. She does not really care for the chaos of her foster home and sleeps most of the days away in her cat tree, She would not do well with a dominant cat or crazy dogs/young kids. But a calm loving family with a nice cat friend, she is so ready to fit right in. Molly may enjoy a safe yard to play in with her family when it's time to lounge in the sun and maybe explore the bushes for voles and shrews. She's in Soldotna. Call or text 907 953-0333 Goldie loves other nice cats and will be the best buddy cat friend of some lucky kitty. And the sweet, gentle boy for a family who is ready to give him a whole lot of love. He will take some time to settle in and reveal how sweet he is. A cat buddy will be a help for that, to show him the ropes of the house. And once he knows you are his people, he would love a safe yard where the family hangs out in the summertime. Goldie is quiet and hoping that there will be a quiet, gentle family to be his very own. He will need a friendly cat. We don't know about dogs or children. But kindness and love will be the key. In Anchorage. Call 907 980-8898 Beau was believed to have been thrown out of a car along with another kitty. And yet he really likes people. He took a little while to be sure of the human in his foster home but now he's figured out that this person is kind and loving and not a weirdo who would grab up the cats in the house and throw them out by the road. He follows his foster mom everywhere and is always nearby. He knows where the food comes from. And that is a happy thing for him. Cuddly up in bed, especially when his foster mom is reading, is the most fun ever (besides playing with his kitty friends) and he is so lovey that he sometime knocks her glasses off. Which makes her more available for giving him pets. He is so adorable! Once settled into a loving home, Beau will blossom into a nice family cat. He does love to play with other cats and will need a playmate in his new family. He spends a lot of time playing with his buddy and foster brother Tux. The resident cats in the foster home are grumpy so he and his friend race around and have great fun being the crazy kids. Beau is destined to win someone's heart and be their best little boy forever. He's in Anchorage. Call 907 980-8898 She very much loves other nice kitties who will be her friend and loved ones. She will need a cat buddy in her new home. She tolerates the dogs if they respect her space. All this darling little girl needs is that special person who will be her very own best friend. She's hoping she will find them soon. Bolt is around 1 year old. He thrives on the companionship of other cats and will need a feline friend in his new home. Since being in foster, he has made tremendous progress in warming up to people, although he still prefers not to be touched. And yet he adores being around everyone and loves to play cat fishing. With time, love, and understanding, we firmly believe that he will eventually become more receptive to human affection. His love of human attention tells us he is almost there. He’s a mild-mannered and sweet companion who will graciously tolerate being doted on if you’re lucky enough to be his new family. Along with a feline friend or two, once Bolt has bonded with his people and home, he will need a safe place to play outside in summer with his kitty and human family. He is in Wasilla. Call or text 907 350-8089 We think she may be only about 2 years old. But in that short time, Lily has learned to do things her own way and be competent in the natural world. She was found living outside on her own. She surely had been a family cat at one time because she knows the ropes when it comes to indoor living. Except for the most miserable weather, and some time inside so her person can play string games with her, outside is where she wants to be. Lily must be the only cat. And she would be all the cat you could possibly need. To do rodent control and perimeter checks, to be there for you to pet her soft fluffy coat......until she doesn't want to be pet anymore. To play string a couple times each evening to hone her jumping and grabbing skills. And to be good company on rainy nights and lonely days. To be your girl. Not just any cute fluffy cat. But THE LILY! She is one of a kind. If you are interested in this strong-willed, competent girl to form a bond like no other, please contact us. She is in Homer but could hitch a ride north for a great family and home. 907 980-8898 Call 907 980-8898 Olive would very much like to be cuddled. She wants to be petted, picked up, follow you around, and generally just be a pampered princess! There is one tiny hiccup in her life journey and that is she is very shy with new people. Olive will need plenty of time to get comfortable in her new surroundings. She is working hard on building her bravery. So far, she has conquered her fear of: humans existing, other cats, calm dogs, leaving her favorite hiding hole, and leaving her room. She is still working on humans moving around and leaving her favorite bedroom. Olive wants to love you and get to know you on her terms, so patience is key! Once she becomes comfortable, she will show off her big stretches and lots of cute little chirps. She is head shy, but body pets are good for starters. Lickable treats are her weakness and a good way to introduce yourself to her discerning taste. She wants a home where she will be doted on like the princess she knows she is inside. Olive would prefer a calm and quiet home with no young children, but older, easy kids would be fine. She needs a kitty friend. Very calm dogs may be okay if given plenty of time for her to observe them and make sure they pass the nice doggie test. She is about 2 years old. In Wasilla. Call 907 350-8089 Thank you! She wastes no time exploring her environment or getting to know her roommates. She makes it her duty to survey every inch of her domain, including inside cabinets, drawers, and closets. She greets her cat roommates with cool confidence that puts the most skeptical residents at ease. When it comes to humans, Journey currently believes that girls rule and boy’s drool. With some patience and persuading she will become more comfortable but still seems to prefer women when given a choice. Her love language is headbutts, which will be given frequently and forcefully in her quest for all your attention. She has some Velcro kitty tendencies and would love for you to pet her nonstop but will settle for a cozy spot next to you if she must. She enjoys supervising her humans in all their work, especially if she can rub her face on a laptop. Journey will need a safe outdoor area to fully exercise her curiosity and have shown a great interest in string/ribbon toys. She would like a kitty friend in her new home and is fine with a respectable dog. She thinks she would like to be picked up and held, but tends to splay her claws when uncomfortable, so older children would be best. If you’re ready to bring an angel into your family Journey is ready. She is in Wasilla. Please call 907-350-8089. Thank you! After several days under the bed, Tux has come out and about. He enjoys sitting in the cat tree looking out the window, he uses the litter box like a champ, and he is cautiously curious. He keeps his short formal-wear neat and tidy. His go-go boots are on point, his milk mustache is coffee-table-book-worthy, and he is quite a statement piece on your windowsill. He's still skeptical of humans, and is not cuddly. Yet. But the sooner Tux gets into his forever home and starts bonding with his People (and a welcoming cat friend will be necessary) the better. He's still got a lot of kitten in him, although he's probably almost full-grown. If someone has a little patience and doesn't need an insta-cat, Tux has a long and happy life ahead of him with the right family. Tux's buddy, Beau, is also available if you need a pair, but it's not essential that they stay together. We think he is about a year or possibly 2 years old He is in Anchorage. Call 907 980-8898
Tarot is unfazed by his canine companions. Whether lounging side-by-side or darting around the house in a playful chase, he’s confident and comfortable around dogs. His friendly demeanor makes him a perfect addition to a multi-pet household. Tarot would be best in a home without other cats. He gets along with some but feels threatened by others. But he would do great with a nice dog buddy. He has a moderate to high energy level of a typical kitty who is around 1 year old. He gets bursts of energy with active play sessions, followed by deep naps in sunny spots or cozy corners. He loves to follow you around the house and be right at your side, so watch your step. He has his favorite Toys: Feather wands, crinkly tunnels, toy mice, and anything that moves like prey. He also enjoys interactive toys and puzzle feeders. Tarot LOVES affection. He’s cuddly pretty much all the time and often seeks out attention with a nudge or by flopping beside you. He enjoys pets, especially around the ears and under the chin, and even in the belly. Supervising household activities, helping to work on the computer and bird watching from the windowsill are all much loved fun! A safe yard will be a must for Tarot to enjoy sunny days with his family. He is in Eagle River. Please call 907-350-8089. Thank you!LASER
Introducing Laser; a handsome orange tabby with that swirly classic tabby coat, and it's orange! He is doing great in his foster home, learning again to play, purr and love.
THE BROWNIES!
Say hello to this sweet duo of brownies, Hershey and Snickers!
HOOTIE
The cutest little ebony girl kitty in the land........or at least in the near vicinity. Hootie is a doll. She is about 5 months old and ready for her own family.
ARCHIE
My name is Archie. I was born in a trailer park under a mobile home last winter and survived in part due to a kind lady who was putting food out for me and other stray and abandoned cats living in the trailer park. I was trapped and brought to my foster mom’s house where I have thrived.
KATE
Loveliness and grace! Benevolence and devotion! These are just a few words to describe this sweet calico girl we call Kate which means “pure” in Greek. A wonderful name for a wonderful cat!
FUZZY PANTS
Hello world- Introducing Fuzzy Pants. AKA: Princess Fuzzy Bottom. With a beautiful Torbie coat that is soft as a bunny and a shy but sophisticated personality, this little Princess is bound to take up residence in your heart. Although it took a while for her to start coming out of her shell, she realized that playing with wand toys is okay for a princess.
SKY
Sky is a very friendly girl with a beautiful fur pattern and lovely blue eyes. She is super gentle and has the quietest meow in existence (except for when you put her in a carrier). Despite that gentle manner she loves her rough pets and being pushed around. Even more than that she loves her brush and will love anyone who takes the time to pet her. She enjoys sleeping on the bed occasionally but be wary, for she may try and steal your pillow from you.
LAUREL
Laurel is a sleek elegant panther, small and beautiful with golden eyes. She is about 3 years old and much of her life has been having litter after litter of kittens. Now it's time for her to take a break and be the treasured one.
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VALENTINE
Meet Valentine, a charming 9-month-old kitty ready to find his forever home! He's the softest kitty ever! Valentine is a bit on the shy side when you first meet him, but once he warms up, he absolutely melts for attention and loves a good cuddle session.
FIREFLY
Not the guy for flashing light and explosive noises. He's not here to make the fireworks go off. He is more the gentle quiet glow of his name who will warm your heart.
outside as a stray and then lived with a nice quiet man and a dozen other cats for a while before he came into rescue. He is used to people being kind and loving with him and that's the kind of family he will need. No crazy shenanigans (well, maybe a little crazy wrestling with his cat buddies). An older nice kid who wants a special little cuddlebug would be great.
BUBBLE and YOGI--Together or Separate
Say hello to Bubble and Yogi, AKA the biscuit brothers! They are ebony kitties with frosted ruffs and full of delightful antics!
CALCIFER
Calcifer is a gorgeous long-haired orange cat who has come a long way from his life outdoors. While we don’t know exactly how long Calcifer was on his own, he’s learning to enjoy the safety and warmth of indoor living — and he’s discovering just how nice cuddles can be! He’s a bit shy at first, especially around dogs, but once he feels safe, Calcifer becomes an incredibly sweet and affectionate companion.
PENDANT
Pendant is a young sweet girl. She is maybe a year or two old and she has such a pretty face and coat. She's a tabby/calico with lovely soft colors and the classic M on her forhead.
STORY
Story is a very affectionate kitty. Maybe a couple years old, she is so ready to have a family that has time to give her snuggles and pets and lots of love.
MOLLY
Molly is a young girl around 1 1/2 years old. She loves attention and is an excellent biscuit maker. Her favorite thing is for you to gently pet her on her cat tree. She doesn’t like to be approached from above in an open space but on her cat tree she is ok. She prefers to come to you. When she sees you settle down she will run over for all the attention she can get for as long as you will give it to her.
MOLLY IS SPONSORED BY KATE AND MAY BE ADOPTED TO A LOING FAMILY FOR $40!!
Goldie
Blue-eyed, soft as a cloud, Goldie seems to be a ragdoll mix. He has muted earthy colors blended into his ivory coat like most ragdolls, and he is extra special with huge paws.
BEAU
Beau is a special little guy looking for a home. His all black with a fluffy coat. He is very good at keeping it tidy. He's probably about a year old, and still very playful like a kitten. He loves to wrestle and chase and play with toys and his cat friend.
GLIMMER
Glimmer is a darling pretty girl just a year old. She loves her people who are quiet and understanding that she needs to know them and trust them, She is still fairly shy in open spaces but when she is nestled in her safe places in the house, she loves for her people to give her sweet pets. And when it's food time, she's so ready to show up and be part of the activity!
BOLT
This captivating, fluffy grey sweetheart is Bolt! Why Bolt, you ask? He loves to stay close by and be a majestic creature that inspires you to rub your face in his tummy fluff… but when you think you can reach out and pet his Luxurious coat…He BOLTS!
LILY
Beautiful as a flower! Tough as nails! Independent as a wildseed and as determined to be herself as only this fluffy, sure Lily can be!
SUSHI
Meet Sushi: The Shy Sweetheart Who Will Steal Your Heart!
Sushi may have started out a bit shy, but once she trusts you (and it doesn’t take long), she’ll be demanding pets and belly rubs like the true diva she is. Of course, it’s always on her terms – because she’s got standards, you know?
Sushi is an independent soul who loves the company of other cats. In fact, she’s looking for a feline friend to share her new home with (because even a princess needs a bestie!). She’d thrive in a quiet, laid-back home with adults who understand the importance of letting her blossom at her own pace. While Sushi’s heart is full of love, she prefers a peaceful environment where she can relax and show off her affectionate side when she’s ready. She’s currently an indoor cat, but would absolutely love to explore a safe, fenced-in yard during the summer months, soaking up the sun and indulging her inner adventurer.
If you’re ready to welcome a cat who’s as sweet as she is sassy (and can handle her royal demands), Sushi is your girl! Could you be the one to give her the cozy, calm forever home she deserves? Let’s make this love story happen – you bring the patience, and she’ll bring the purrs!
SUSHI HAS BEEN SPONSORED BY MATT AND ALYSSA C; SHE MAY BE ADOPTED TO A LOVING FAMILY FOR $40!
OLIVE
Olive is a tiny girl with the most beautiful luminescent yellow eyes and a super fluffy coat. She looks like a teensy, long-haired Russian Blue; a Nebelung.
JOURNEY
Journey is a confident and curious, and very beautiful, calico girl who is about 2 years old.
TUX
Tux has been through a lot in his short life. Trapped in a colony, he first went to a safe place with a lot of other cats (but not much human attention because the humans were out making sure other cats were brought to safety before winter). He made a buddy there named Beau, and Tux and Beau moved into a foster home together.
TAROT
Tarot the sweetest boy with the shiniest sleek coat; he isn’t shy about making his presence known. He’ll greet you with a chirp when you walk in the door and voice his opinions during playtime. His vocalizations range from sweet trills to commanding meows — he’s got a lot to say and loves being part of the conversation.