What makes Oliver so mean?

My best friend and I really, really wanted a cat  when we got our first apartment, so we got Oliver.  A man who owned a mechanic shop found Oliver one day outside his business' door and kept him there until he could find him a new home with some very forgiving and tolerant owners...us.  

When we picked him up, he had very little hair and was in really bad shape, but one thing that he didn't lack was an attitude.  He would be so sweet and crawl up in your lap and purr and love on you, but heaven forbid you get up before he wanted to or he would turn into "boxing kitty"!!!  He will stand up on his hind legs, meow really loudly and just start boxing at your face with both paws...not just once, but over and over until you lay back down.  

We are honestly always scared to get up if he's laying on us.  And, if he's hungry and you get up and walk to the kitchen,  he slaps at your legs and bites your ankles until you feed him.  My life would definitely be more boring without Mr. Oliver LaPaws. I am happy to say that after 3 years of living with me, he is now fat, furry, and happy...that is, if you DON'T get up!     

Photo submitted by: Valerie
Date last updated: 10/25/05