<P> Although the character of Puss in Boots originated in a European fairy tale in 1697 , the film is a spin - off prequel to the Shrek franchise . It follows the character Puss in Boots on his adventures before his first appearance in Shrek 2 in 2004 . Accompanied by his friends , Humpty Dumpty and Kitty Softpaws , Puss is pitted against Jack and Jill , two murderous outlaws in ownership of legendary magical beans which lead to great fortune . </P>
who did puss in boots grew up with
Humpty Dumpty Kitty Softpaws