[ There aren't a great many number of pets here, but there are a few, when one knows where to look. He expects that now she knows about it, she'll be paying more attention. Might even make some friends, who knows.

He smiles at what she says, of all things to focus on. ]

Cats are generally small creatures, and this one is still young. Dogs vary more in size.

[ He looks up to the cat again, pondering for a moment, then offers. ]

Do you want to see if it will let you pet it?