Cats growl, not purr, growl. Matriarch Cat is respected, even by hissy kitten. All food anywhere is for the cat, unless it's grain, but muesli is definitely catfood. Dogs are good for using as a bedwarmer, or to tease outside if you need to practise running & climbing. DON'T try chasing chickens, especially those bigger & fluffier than you, but dead chicken is good to eat & the feathers to chase. If a kitten, get a Spaniel to help in rat-catching. Mice are fun toys. Peoples go gooey over kits, but prefer cats to live outside in the cold & the wet ~ make sure you know the best hiding places INSIDE at bedtime & the most important ~ WWhen