Feature request: Customizable companion/buddy animal type

Feature Request

Description

Allow users to choose the companion/buddy animal type instead of being limited to the default goose (Jetsam).

Use Case

The buddy companion is a charming UI element that adds personality to the coding experience. Letting users pick their preferred animal (cat, dog, penguin, owl, etc.) would make it more personal and engaging.

Proposed Solution

Add a companionType or buddyAnimal setting in ~/.claude/settings.json:

{
  "companionType": "cat"
}

Or provide a selection via the /buddy command:

/buddy --animal cat

Possible animal options: goose (default), cat, dog, penguin, owl, fox, rabbit, etc.

Each animal could have its own personality traits and comment style while keeping the core buddy behavior.

Additional Context

• The current goose (Jetsam) is great, but personalization increases user engagement
• This pairs well with existing personality customization requests
• Could be extended with community-contributed animal packs in the future