Your Butterball is so handsome! I love his beautiful blue eyes.

Logan, I know exactly how you feel. It is always extra special when an unsociable cat becomes loving, even if it’s just for a few minutes like in Phoenixes case.
In the past he has been the crankiest cat. If I pet him he would bite and scratch me.
I also never heard a cat whine like him before. I will have to admit that I torture him with kisses anyway. He does have his sweet moments at times, usually when he wants a treat. The rare moments when he actually purrs are so very special. He is slowly getting much more tolerant. The last couple of nights I put him on the bed next to Auggie where he fell asleep purring. I think that both our "bad boys" are making a huge progress.