Why Rhett Butlah, You scoundrel you! No hidin undah the couches now! Miz Scahlet and Miz Melonie ah awaitin yoh chahms and good graces!

(I tried to type that in a deep south accent but it's not possible!). Anyway, keep up the good work- have you tried caging him so you can force the petting on him? Will he be up for adoption at some point in the future?