Sand Kitten
Source: Pet Battle. Originally bred by the Sandfury trolls as pets, these feral and savage felines prowl the deserts of Tanaris. Beast type. I found about 5 of these cats while leveling. 4 of the ones I found were as a secondary pet.
The Sand Kitten is a wild pet found in Tanaris, originally bred by the Sandfury trolls, and can be captured as a rare primary spawn or more commonly as a secondary pet in battles throughout the zone.
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Hunt Secondary Spawns in Tanaris
Sand Kitten is an extremely rare primary spawn but a common secondary pet. Engage every pet you find across Tanaris, including Sea Gulls, as Sand Kittens frequently appear as secondary pets in those battles. Expect to find no more than 2 primary spawns active in the zone at any given time, so secondary encounters are your most reliable method.
Farm Caverns of Time Entrance
The area just outside the Caverns of Time entrance is a strong farming spot, with around 15–20 Infinite Whelps spawning in the courtyard. Clearing the full courtyard has yielded up to 4 Sand Kitten secondaries per pass, and rates appear consistent both outside and inside the caverns. Players have recorded roughly 14 Sand Kitten secondaries per 5 full clears using this method.
Capture Carefully to Avoid Kills
Sand Kittens can be rare quality, so use a pet with a weak or single-hit ability to bring them to low health. Avoid multi-round attacks once the kitten is weakened, as accidental kills will cost you the capture entirely.
Purchase from Dealer Rashaad
If capturing in the wild proves difficult, Dealer Rashaad sells the Sand Kitten at 43.4, 35.2 in Netherstorm as an alternative source.
Tips
Parking an alt at the Caverns of Time entrance lets you check secondary spawns periodically without committing a main character to continuous farming.
Sand Kittens appear as secondary pets when initiating combat with other pets in Tanaris, so fighting any pet in the zone — not just specific spawns — can trigger an encounter.
