
His voice is an imitation of actor Paul Lynde.Dances with Werewolves (first appearance).

However, in the episode, Who Let the Cat Out? he accidentally takes on a human form with a black-white curly beard and tan skin, which could have been his true form as an exceptionally powerful wizard/sorcerer, but this has not been confirmed yet. He is covered in black fur and two different eye colors. In Episode 23, it is revealed that Enchantra was the one who had turned him into a cat in the first place to do her bidding. He eventually rebels against her and decides to live a free life as a human man named Sal. He seems to have some respect and a great fear of Enchantra, as she orders him around all the time as her loyal spy and servant. His most desired wish was to become the feline king of Greendale.
He dislikes working for Enchantra and following her orders to ensure that Sabrina's life in the human world is insufferable and unbearable enough to live in the magical world. He now serves as a spy to Enchantra and also possesses a limited extent of magical abilities. But due to some trouble, he had gotten himself into, the Witch's council had turned him into a black cat.

Salem used to be an exceptionally strong and skillful wizard/sorcerer of great magical strength and power. Its time to celebrate one of the greatest cats in TV history: Salem Saberhagen, from Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Servant/minion and spy for Enchantra (hesistantly) 39 Salem Saberhagen Quotes You Should Start Using Immediately.
