Leon was a gentle cat. He was the ultimate “pick up cat” because he’d just lie there, no matter how you carried him around. He’d ride on my shoulders while I walked around the house, stand on my arm and eat out of my hand.
He never scratched or bit, no matter how much you messed with him.
I can’t tell you how many times I wished Kitty was like that, or my 2 others!
They ALL hate being picked up and cuddled, thinks you are going to kill them (eyeroll).
He stuck me with the “freaks”. Most people now a days wouldn’t put up with it. They are who they are. They do have their loving moments....that is what I relish in and take advantage when they allow.
Just wish there was more time.