Yes, he is.
He says so.
It is written on his fuzzy face.
“Servant creature, give me the latest intel report on these humans.” -Jake
“Oh great masterful kitteh, who does not eated us because he is wise, benevolent and not interested in our lowly forms -the humans are speaking of ‘vet’ again!” -Nerbil as they do that bow and wave motion.
I’m sure they were snickering in their cheek pouches when we pulled Jake out of Elen’s bed and put him in a box on Friday! (Without injury, too! He was totally taken by surprise.)