What a beautiful boy you are Ozwald! Your fur looks very soft and shiny. I think Dan is right - you are growling to protect your food from others. You will soon accept that you will never be hungry again and can eat contentedly. My kitties always tell me that they don't want the toys I bring them, they just want the box the toy came in! So I understand your fascination with the shoe lace. Best wishes to you Ozwald, to your sister Harriet, and to your family who loves you both so much.