Is Watson the puma sized fe-lion? Perhaps he has experienced the laws of physics often enough (over-shooting the target when your weight causes too much momentum) to decide it isn't worth the attempt?
I had to send a text this morning that will probably shorten the trip. The cats are fine, but the fridge was making growling noises and everything in the freezer is thawed. This is a fridge/freezer bought within the last three years.