As a 30-something-year veteran of cat parentage, despite the heart-warming story line, I cannot get over the assumption the cat was simply trying to save its own skin (either “I want out!” or “you better come with me fool I’m going to need to eat after this.”) lol (1/2 joking)
I believe that is what economists call, “enlightened self interest.”
Sometimes kitteh’s staff need a stern talking to from kitteh.