Produced by Walt Disney Productions, it was shot at the studio's Golden Oak Ranch and Santa Clarita, California.

One of the lab's scientists, Frank Wilson, attracts the cat's attention when his theory on the power source, while ridiculed by the rest of the staff, is actually on the right track.

Another scientist, Liz Bartlet, storms into his office, upset at Frank's sense of humor in light of such an important scientific discovery.

That evening, the pair plan to break into the military base where Jake's ship is being kept, but must dodge Liz who has arrived for their date with her own cat, Lucybelle.

Frank informs Liz of the situation and the group heads to a local pool hall where Link has placed his bets.

Frank and Jake manage to elude the military and the criminals, only to have Link, Liz and Lucybelle captured by Olympus and his men.

Tom Buckley of The New York Times wrote, "The complications begin amusingly enough, but tend to become tiresome and predictable well before the movie is over.

"[5] Linda Gross of the Los Angeles Times described the film as "successful G-rated family fare" but "at one hour, 43 minutes is too long, particularly the jeopardy situation involving the midair transfer of Duncan and her cat from a pilotless helicopter to another plane.