LOL. I meant the kittens died. Not Boots. My bad. (goes to edit original post). You are an English major, aren't you?

What is it with big male cats that make them grab anything that touches their belly with all 4 sets of claws and chew? Sasha does that too. Actually, so does Athena occasionally. She's pretty gentle about it though, she does it as a game, enjoys getting drug across the floor as you try to get away. He tries to take your foot off! Haven't ever been brave enough to stick my hand in that particular death trap.