Rebel lays the smack down....

Taz, in his usual fashion, likes to get in the face of the cats and pester them.  This morning Rebel would have none of that nonesense.  He issued a low warning growl and when Taz did not back off, out came the paw.  Smack dab on the side of Taz' nose followed by a hiss.  I heard a distinct thud so I knew that contact had been made.  No claws came out so he was lucky it was just a warning tap!! Taz continued to stare at Rebel in disbelief for a few seconds before turning tail and running for mom!  He came to me with his head hanging low.  Poor boy deserved it as he likes to pester the cats.  Gizmo loves the game.  These guys, not so much.  They have not figured out the joy in playing with Taz!!  The resulting arguement put Rebel in a bad mood and he would not accept petting from me.  Two minutes later, when the food came out however, he had forgotten about the whole incident!!