Don't let the sweet exterior fool you. True, Gato was a very sweet little stray kitten who came our way. That is, until we got him neutered.

I don't know what went awry during the procedure, but since then he's become a terror. He bites anyone who he's not in the mood to deal with. He's caused two people to get tetanus shots and been kicked out of one animal boarding house.

When it comes to veterinarian visits, he needs to be sedated for the doctors to get a handle on him (though he only weighs 8 pounds). Even then he screams, spits, and requires physical restraint in order to get his shots. His first vet was so spooked that he didn't attempt to get near him, but he did gently recommend that we put Gato to sleep. We've since switched doctors.