If you're unaware of this, April, I'll notify you that the game is going through beta testing (which is still going on, right, mods?) so expect many technical difficulties while the bugs get fixed. That would probably explain the uncompleted quests.
I know nothing of a cat. Talk to other, more knowledgeable folks on that one.
Thirdly, goats are scary. And I could never find the toolbox, either. Again, seek the guidance of others on the forums.
Oh, and welcome to the forums, by the way!