Anyone with cats should know...if you don't want the cat to mess with it, don't leave it where they can reach it.

Mine are both sweethearts. They will cuddle and one walks away if she's had enough petting and the other gives love bites and when she's had enough, she will grab your hand with her paws but she doens't scratch or claw you.

But, they can both be royal bitches when they want to.