Of course you can pet the kitty, silly. You've been working as hard as anyone!

[ She leans into the playpen, first to unclip the leash from the playpen, then to gently scoop the cat. ]

Here. [ Holds! out! The fluffy bundle! Which is already starting to purr like a motorboat. ] Her name is Hattie or Hacchan. She likes cuddles, tummy tickles, playing fetch, food, and chewing people's hair.