Something unusual just arrived in Adopt Me! on Roblox, and it’s already getting a lot of attention. The Cat Owl—often called the “Cowl” by players—is one of the strangest pet designs so far, mixing an owl with a cat-like body and tail. It’s not something you can just buy or hatch normally. Instead, it’s tied to a brand-new system that changes how pets grow and reward you over time.
What is the Cat Owl in Adopt Me?
The Cat Owl is a new hybrid pet that combines features of both animals. It has:
- Owl-like face and body
- Cat-style tail and movement
- Unique animations compared to older pets
While its exact rarity hasn’t been officially confirmed, based on past owl pets in the game, there’s a strong chance it will be Ultra-Rare or even Legendary. Either way, it’s expected to be valuable due to how you obtain it.
How To Get Cat Owl in Adopt Me
Getting the Cat Owl is directly connected to the new Pet Birthday system.
Step 1: Level Up Your Pets
Every time you level up a pet, it now celebrates a “birthday.” This triggers:
- A short animation
- Balloons appearing
- A Birthday Gift Box dropping
Unlike normal gifts, this box opens automatically, so you can’t save it for later.
Step 2: Open Birthday Gift Rewards
When the birthday box opens, you can receive different rewards such as:
- Age Up Potions
- Food items
- Other bonuses
And most importantly:
- A small chance to get the Cat Owl
This means the Cat Owl is not guaranteed. It’s part of a reward pool, so you’ll need some luck.
Step 3: Use Higher Rarity Pets for Better Odds
Not all pets give the same chances.
The game increases your reward quality depending on the pet’s rarity:
- Common pets: Lower chance, faster leveling
- Legendary pets: Higher chance, much slower leveling
For example:
- Common pets need around 25 tasks to fully grow
- Legendary pets need around 183 tasks
So while legendaries take much longer, they likely give better odds at rare rewards, including the Cat Owl.
Is the Cat Owl Easy to Get?
Not really. Based on how Adopt Me usually handles rare rewards, the drop rate is expected to be very low. Even without official numbers, similar rare items in the game often sit at extremely small chances. That means:
- You may need to level up many pets
- Grinding will be required
- Getting one early could make it very valuable
The good news is that this system is not limited-time. Pet birthdays are a permanent feature, so you can keep trying over time.
The Cat Owl might look unusual, but it’s clearly designed to push players toward leveling pets more often. Instead of relying only on eggs or trades, you now have another way to earn rare rewards just by playing the game. It won’t be easy to get, and luck plays a big role, but that’s also what makes it valuable. If you enjoy grinding or collecting rare pets, this is one update worth paying attention to.