This is Oliver! He joined the family with Robin. He is seven years old and is the most loving and gentle cat there is. However, he’s the most skittish of the family. We are not sure why, but he is less trusting than any of them. He doesn’t like surprises or being snuck up on. If one of his housemates sneaks up on cat feet (as they always do) and he doesn’t see them, he jumps, he might bat them vigorously a few times, and he’s very upset about being started. Give him a second to compose himself, he may start grooming you, or then, you may just get batted a few more times until you back away depending on his mood. If he is in your lap and another cat jumps up, he will always be the first to give in and walk away. He is almost never seen snuggling with the other cats. He may share a recliner with them but at his own distance.

He has surprisingly taken a shine to Kevin. Kevin was very patient with Oliver when they first met and allowed Ollie as much space as he needed. Oliver eventually would come to sit near him but did not want to be petted. In time, he would nudge Kevin to pet him. Kev always protected Ollie and wouldn’t allow any of the cats to pick on him. Now He comes right up, sets in Kevin’s lap and they have become best friends. Oliver is also the loudest purer we have, so it’s pretty easy to know when he’s content.

Underneath it all, he is one big lover boy. He would be happy spending his days cuddled up next to Kev.