Trash Cat is the second creature you encounter in Creature Kitchen, The Rat Zone's cozy cooking simulation game on PC (Windows). Identified in-game as a raccoon prowling around the exterior of the house, this critter requests two sandwiches before handing over the key to the locked cheese cabinet.
Where to Find Trash Cat
Trash Cat roams the perimeter directly outside your cabin. You can spot the raccoon in three primary locations:
- Crawling or chittering underneath the porch crawlspace.
- Wandering around the front yard near the tree line.
- Lounging on the porch rocking chair.
To register Trash Cat in your "Our Family" logbook, snap a photo using your camera (default key X or right-click depending on your controller/mouse setup). If you lose your camera by accidentally throwing it into the yard or behind furniture, check the lost and found box on the front porch to retrieve it.
Trash Cat Feeding Rules and Requirements
According to the logbook entry, Trash Cat "wants two sandwiches." However, simply feeding him two identical items will not work. As noted across community player testing and forum discussions, you must provide two completely different sandwich recipes to raise his friendship and trigger his reward.
Feeding him random meals like plain toast, slop from the trash can, or raw ingredients will result in rejection.
Sandwiches That Trash Cat Accepts
Four sandwich recipes qualify for Trash Cat's feeding objective:
| Sandwich Recipe | Required Ingredients | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|
| Egg Sandwich | 2 Bread Slices, 1 Fried Egg | Fry the egg in the pan on the stove, slice the bread on the cutting board, and assemble all components together in the oven. |
| PB&J Sandwich | 2 Bread Slices, 1 Jam, Peanut Butter | Combine strawberry and sugar in the mixing bowl to craft jam. Put jam, peanut butter jar, and 2 bread slices into the oven. |
| Grilled Cheese | 2 Bread Slices, Cheese Slice | Place bread slices and sliced cheese together in the oven. (Requires cheese access) |
| Meatball Sub | 2 Bread Slices, Ground Beef, Tomato Sauce | Mix raw steak and salt in the bowl for ground beef. Mix tomato and salt for sauce. Bake together with 2 bread slices in the oven. |
(Note: In earlier builds, the Egg Sandwich text displayed "bread slices and fried egg", requiring two sliced pieces of bread to cook correctly in the oven without causing a "Mistake" output.)
Recommended Sandwich Order for Early Progression
When you first unlock the yard and start looking for Trash Cat, you will not have access to the cheese cabinet. The most accessible path to satisfy his two-sandwich requirement relies entirely on ingredients available from the infinite pantry and the refrigerator (unlocked after feeding the Corvid, Corin):
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Craft the PB&J Sandwich first:
- Retrieve a strawberry from the unlocked fridge.
- Grab sugar from the rotating lazy Susan cabinet.
- Place the strawberry and sugar in the mixing bowl and hold the activate button (
Aon controller or left-click) to stir until you receive Jam. - Cut a loaf of bread on your cutting board using the knife to get 2 Bread Slices.
- Grab the jar of peanut butter from the kitchen cupboard.
- Place the 2 Bread Slices, Peanut Butter, and Jam into the oven and shut the door to complete the sandwich.
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Craft the Egg Sandwich second:
- Take an egg from the refrigerator.
- Place it into the frying pan on the stove. Watch the popping oil and hit your action button to flip the egg before it burns.
- Cut 2 Bread Slices on the cutting board.
- Place the Fried Egg and the 2 Bread Slices directly into the oven and shut the door.
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Deliver the Food:
- Carry the bagged sandwich outside.
- Place or drop the meal on the porch floor near Trash Cat or toss it gently near his spot under the porch.
- Watch him consume the meal, then repeat the delivery with the second distinct sandwich.
Rewards for Befriending Trash Cat
Once you feed Trash Cat two unique sandwich types, he awards you three friendship hearts and drops a reward:
- Cheese Cabinet Key: Trash Cat leaves a key on the front porch (or directly tosses it toward you).
- Unlocks Cheese Ingredients: This key unlocks the locked cheese cabinet, allowing you to harvest cheese blocks and cheese slices.
- Unlocks Subsequent Recipes: Opening the cabinet reveals the recipe card for Pizza, paving the way to feed other house visitors such as Goober (who requires cheese snacks and tastes of Italy).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is Trash Cat ignoring the sandwiches I drop?
Trash Cat only accepts finished sandwiches baked via the oven. Raw sliced bread, plain toast, burned eggs, or improper ingredient ratios resulting in a generic "Mistake" will be ignored. Additionally, ensure you drop the sandwich near the porch or under-porch entrance where the raccoon is currently positioned.
Can I feed Trash Cat two PB&J sandwiches?
No. Player reports on the official Steam discussions confirm that duplicate meals do not increment the creature's friendship meter. You must prepare two distinctly named sandwiches, such as one PB&J Sandwich and one Egg Sandwich (or Meatball Sub).
Can you pet Trash Cat?
Currently, Trash Cat cannot be petted. Approaching him too quickly causes him to scurry away back under the porch. Other animals in the game (such as Gray the dog) support petting interactions, but Trash Cat remains a hands-off forest visitor.
