Hi Donna, Reading your thread one thing keeps coming to mind here. Is Hal the right person for Buddy? What really bothers me is Hal's complaining about something or another every time you talk to him. What were his expectations? Does he realize that all cats have their own distinct personalities and Buddy is no different? I can't help but wonder if Hal only wants to replace the cat he once had, if so he's in for disappointment after disappointment. Hal claims to be "attached" to Buddy yet seems always annoyed with him. Kitties do things we don't always understand but we deal with it and do what we have to to correct their behavior when necessary. Please keep watch on this situation and don't hesitate to do what's best for Buddy.