Mod «CD: Cats» for Project Zomboid

This mod adds cats as a new companion species to the Companion Dogs framework. Built for Build 42 (42.19+), it is compatible with singleplayer, co-op, and dedicated servers, and is safe to add to existing saves.

Requirements:

• Requires Companion Dogs mod (version 0.7.1 or newer)
• Both mods must be enabled and the game fully restarted for models to load

Cats function as lookouts rather than combatants. They do not attack zombies, herd livestock, or breed with dogs. Key features include:

• Enhanced Detection: Spots zombies from 25 tiles away (untrained) up to 38 tiles with maxed Scent skill
• Stealth: Meows carry half the distance of a dog's bark, reducing position exposure
• Hunting: Automatically hunts rodents and rabbits while the player sleeps, leaving catches at the player's feet. Learns Hunting twice as fast and Scent 50% faster than dogs
• Cat's Eyes Moodle: A fed, bonded cat restores night vision foraging range to approximately 60% of daytime levels
• Standard Features: Supports follow/stay commands, alerts, loyalty, skills, genes, breeding (kittens), saddlebags, tricks, kennels, and name tags

Limitations:

• No combat capabilities (no Guard, auto-protect, or Combat skill usage)
• Lower obedience than most dogs; unlocks tricks slower
• Loyalty decays 50% faster if neglected; easily startled, which halts watching and hunting behaviors
• Saddlebag capacity is fixed at 2 slots regardless of strength

Spawning & Variants:

Five coat variants exist: Black, White, Orange, Calico, and Tuxedo. These are treated as separate breeds in the kennel but share identical stats and traits. Cats spawn in houses, shops, pet stores, groceries, and diners. A separate sandbox option controls their spawn rate independent of stray dogs.

Removal: Do not simply unsubscribe if cats are present in a save. Follow the specific removal procedure outlined in the wiki to avoid issues.

Technical Information:

• Workshop ID: 3791294616
• Mod ID: CompanionCat