what's the protocol here?

I don't even like cats, truthfully
but this tiny dude would make an ideal running mate

I mean, sure, his current environment provides more kibble and mistolin than I could ever offer.. but little fella doesn't even have a couch to crash on

or rubber toys to lose

or someone to scratch him on his stupid little head just the way he likes it

I could be that person.. I AM that person (I've got that head scratch down to a science, joe)

but he's not mine
he's the bodega's

I want to adopt him http://i.imgur.com/qsr5IKV.jpg

how do I go about doing this without receiving the same scowl I get when I ask for two independent smokes?