Simon is a two year old neutered long haired male. He was isolated in a room for most of his life, and when he meowed out of loneliness, he was hit and often thrown across the room. When we got him we couldn't touch him as he would growl, hiss and bite. Well after three months, a lot of patience, cat nip, and dipping our hands in tuna juice, he has learned that humans can be nice after all. He now loves to be petted, brushed, and loves to play with toys. He needs an safe indoor/outdoor adult home only with no dogs.