Frit is mean because he insists on waking me any time from 1:30 a.m. on to feed him. If I get up for the bathroom, that means I should also feed him. How DARE I go back to bed??? If I do not feed him when he wants, he will begin merrrr-owing in a way that I am sure will wake our toddler (and he makes sure he's near the boy's room when he does it!) If that doesn't work, he will find any exposed part of my body and rub it, head butt it, and finally, chew it. This is usually my feet, head or hands. I honestly don't know how my husband sleeps through it! But thank God my son does!!!

This behavior wouldn't be so bad if he were affectionate any other time. But the only time he even purrs is if he thinks I'm going to feed him. He doesn't sit on laps, only lets you carry him if it's to the food bowl or outdoors, and generally just lies around (or eats). I would say Fritti's redeeming quality is he is the smartest cat I've ever owned. He is amazing on a leash outdoors. We go for walks and he can even bring down small prey while on the leash!