Olivia, the Fierce
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Clever, Curious, Caring Cat
By Constance Gilbert

When I look into the eyes of an animal, I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul.
~A.D. Williams

Cat lovers, please do not shoot the storyteller. Not liking cats does not mean I have no tale to tell. The tale is about Olivia, who ruled the cul-de-sac. Everyone knew her and warned all guests to ignore her as she would bite and scratch. No one ignored that advice twice.

Her owner family did not interact with her except to keep her water bowl filled and to feed her. I asked why they kept such an unfriendly cat. The answer was simple. "You don't get rid of someone because he or she develops a negative personality. You just continue to love 'em." (Keep reading)