Here we go again:

WHAT!? WHAT!? WHAT!?

Doing silly tricks and always getting into trouble is evidence that an individual acts like a dog and even thinks he is a dog?

Silly tricks... getting into trouble... what could be more catlike, especially when that cat is a kitten?

As for the game Gumbo plays with his Mom, he is clearly a prodigy at "Touch Coup," which I explained the other day (see "Zoey") and that explanation should suffice.

Despite the "species confusion" practiced by Gumbo's caretake (though, I am certain, not by Gumbo), I greatly commend this person for having the big heart to violate the rules of the landlord and to give shelter and love to Gumbo and his mom.