You're lucky it's just your cat. Here in Tucson (thankfully not where we live) there is a pretty good population of packrats. Those little buggers will make nests up in your nice warm engine bay. And, they really enjoy munching on any exposed wiring they find in there. They cause all sorts of electrical problems.
There are two "fixes" for the critters - one is to leave your hood open at night, they don't think the space is so cosy then. The other is to install underhood lighting that's always on, because they seem to prefer dark spaces. Fortunately, LEDs have made that option very viable now, and I've helped some friends with that installation.
- Jack
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