Sparky's at it again. The above picture needs no words. Let's just say that Sparky has added screen door climbing to her repertoire of naughty activities. She wants outside in the worst way, but I'm not ready to let her out yet. Tomorrow I'm clipping her nails.
The very next day, she was at it again. Despite the beautiful spring day, I had to close the door to keep Sparky from ruining the new screen.
Sparky is one determined troublemaker. No sooner had I closed the door, than I saw her stalking one of the dogs. She was on the sofa, which I'd draped in fabric for a photo shoot with her, and after running about the sofa and mussing up the fabric, she went into stalker mode. She hunkered down, slinked to the edge of the sofa, and pounced on Kyanne, my Doberman.
So I made her go stand in the corner, to reflect on her behavior.
After which, she behaved herself. For a short while. She appointed herself desk monitor and kept me company at my desk, charming me with her good behavior. Tomorrow is another day, but for now, all is forgiven and my feline companion is once again a little angel. I wonder how long it'll last?
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I started to comment last week on Sparky’s acrobatics. Garth walks across the edge of the shower doors when DD2 is taking a shower. And no door is safe, he walks across the tops of all of them.
The first time he started to climb the screen door though, we told DD2 she’d need to get him declawed. Because my personal preference (and I know it’s not everyone’s!) is to not let any cat outdoors because of feline leukemia along with a variety of other diseases, as well as having a few bird feeders around, my cats or my long term visiting cats aren’t allowed to ruin anything anymore. And I’ve never had luck with cat scratchers and things. They always enjoy my sofa and curtains much more…
I started to comment last week on Sparky’s acrobatics. Garth walks across the edge of the shower doors when DD2 is taking a shower. And no door is safe, he walks across the tops of all of them.
The first time he started to climb the screen door though, we told DD2 she’d need to get him declawed. Because my personal preference (and I know it’s not everyone’s!) is to not let any cat outdoors because of feline leukemia along with a variety of other diseases, as well as having a few bird feeders around, my cats or my long term visiting cats aren’t allowed to ruin anything anymore. And I’ve never had luck with cat scratchers and things. They always enjoy my sofa and curtains much more…
I started to comment last week on Sparky’s acrobatics. Garth walks across the edge of the shower doors when DD2 is taking a shower. And no door is safe, he walks across the tops of all of them.
The first time he started to climb the screen door though, we told DD2 she’d need to get him declawed. Because my personal preference (and I know it’s not everyone’s!) is to not let any cat outdoors because of feline leukemia along with a variety of other diseases, as well as having a few bird feeders around, my cats or my long term visiting cats aren’t allowed to ruin anything anymore. And I’ve never had luck with cat scratchers and things. They always enjoy my sofa and curtains much more…
I started to comment last week on Sparky’s acrobatics. Garth walks across the edge of the shower doors when DD2 is taking a shower. And no door is safe, he walks across the tops of all of them.
The first time he started to climb the screen door though, we told DD2 she’d need to get him declawed. Because my personal preference (and I know it’s not everyone’s!) is to not let any cat outdoors because of feline leukemia along with a variety of other diseases, as well as having a few bird feeders around, my cats or my long term visiting cats aren’t allowed to ruin anything anymore. And I’ve never had luck with cat scratchers and things. They always enjoy my sofa and curtains much more…
I started to comment last week on Sparky’s acrobatics. Garth walks across the edge of the shower doors when DD2 is taking a shower. And no door is safe, he walks across the tops of all of them.
The first time he started to climb the screen door though, we told DD2 she’d need to get him declawed. Because my personal preference (and I know it’s not everyone’s!) is to not let any cat outdoors because of feline leukemia along with a variety of other diseases, as well as having a few bird feeders around, my cats or my long term visiting cats aren’t allowed to ruin anything anymore. And I’ve never had luck with cat scratchers and things. They always enjoy my sofa and curtains much more…
Theo, back in my naive days I had a cat declawed too. Never again. I didn’t realized how devastating and painful it can be for a cat. And when I was a volunteer at the local Humane Society, I learned enough about declawing to make me shudder. As you have probably already discovered, most declawed cats become biters.
That said, I am totally in agreement with you on not allowing cats to destroy the furniture and drapes. It’s a hard habit to break, but it *can* be done. Sparky still gets a swipe in now and then, but with clicker training and patience, plus 2″ wide box sealing tape temporarily placed on her favorite furniture, she limits her scratching to her posts and cardboard. I’ve also broken her of the habit of clawing my lace drapes and chewing on the cords to my mini blinds by spraying them lightly with Bitter Apple.
I did have one cat that I couldn’t break of the habit, so she was never allowed in the living room. I installed a puppy gate to keep her out, and it worked. Since I seldom used my living room anyway, it wasn’t a hardship. Oh, and I also brought a small cedar log into the house for scratching when I noticed that my cats always made a beeline for it once they were outside. By the time I threw it away, it had been scratched to ribbons! LOL!
Another thing my cats have always loved to scratch is one of those foam kneeling pads you use when gardening. For some reason, my cats have always loved to scratch them. So I gave an old ratty one to Sparky and she loves it.
Theo, back in my naive days I had a cat declawed too. Never again. I didn’t realized how devastating and painful it can be for a cat. And when I was a volunteer at the local Humane Society, I learned enough about declawing to make me shudder. As you have probably already discovered, most declawed cats become biters.
That said, I am totally in agreement with you on not allowing cats to destroy the furniture and drapes. It’s a hard habit to break, but it *can* be done. Sparky still gets a swipe in now and then, but with clicker training and patience, plus 2″ wide box sealing tape temporarily placed on her favorite furniture, she limits her scratching to her posts and cardboard. I’ve also broken her of the habit of clawing my lace drapes and chewing on the cords to my mini blinds by spraying them lightly with Bitter Apple.
I did have one cat that I couldn’t break of the habit, so she was never allowed in the living room. I installed a puppy gate to keep her out, and it worked. Since I seldom used my living room anyway, it wasn’t a hardship. Oh, and I also brought a small cedar log into the house for scratching when I noticed that my cats always made a beeline for it once they were outside. By the time I threw it away, it had been scratched to ribbons! LOL!
Another thing my cats have always loved to scratch is one of those foam kneeling pads you use when gardening. For some reason, my cats have always loved to scratch them. So I gave an old ratty one to Sparky and she loves it.
Theo, back in my naive days I had a cat declawed too. Never again. I didn’t realized how devastating and painful it can be for a cat. And when I was a volunteer at the local Humane Society, I learned enough about declawing to make me shudder. As you have probably already discovered, most declawed cats become biters.
That said, I am totally in agreement with you on not allowing cats to destroy the furniture and drapes. It’s a hard habit to break, but it *can* be done. Sparky still gets a swipe in now and then, but with clicker training and patience, plus 2″ wide box sealing tape temporarily placed on her favorite furniture, she limits her scratching to her posts and cardboard. I’ve also broken her of the habit of clawing my lace drapes and chewing on the cords to my mini blinds by spraying them lightly with Bitter Apple.
I did have one cat that I couldn’t break of the habit, so she was never allowed in the living room. I installed a puppy gate to keep her out, and it worked. Since I seldom used my living room anyway, it wasn’t a hardship. Oh, and I also brought a small cedar log into the house for scratching when I noticed that my cats always made a beeline for it once they were outside. By the time I threw it away, it had been scratched to ribbons! LOL!
Another thing my cats have always loved to scratch is one of those foam kneeling pads you use when gardening. For some reason, my cats have always loved to scratch them. So I gave an old ratty one to Sparky and she loves it.
Theo, back in my naive days I had a cat declawed too. Never again. I didn’t realized how devastating and painful it can be for a cat. And when I was a volunteer at the local Humane Society, I learned enough about declawing to make me shudder. As you have probably already discovered, most declawed cats become biters.
That said, I am totally in agreement with you on not allowing cats to destroy the furniture and drapes. It’s a hard habit to break, but it *can* be done. Sparky still gets a swipe in now and then, but with clicker training and patience, plus 2″ wide box sealing tape temporarily placed on her favorite furniture, she limits her scratching to her posts and cardboard. I’ve also broken her of the habit of clawing my lace drapes and chewing on the cords to my mini blinds by spraying them lightly with Bitter Apple.
I did have one cat that I couldn’t break of the habit, so she was never allowed in the living room. I installed a puppy gate to keep her out, and it worked. Since I seldom used my living room anyway, it wasn’t a hardship. Oh, and I also brought a small cedar log into the house for scratching when I noticed that my cats always made a beeline for it once they were outside. By the time I threw it away, it had been scratched to ribbons! LOL!
Another thing my cats have always loved to scratch is one of those foam kneeling pads you use when gardening. For some reason, my cats have always loved to scratch them. So I gave an old ratty one to Sparky and she loves it.
Theo, back in my naive days I had a cat declawed too. Never again. I didn’t realized how devastating and painful it can be for a cat. And when I was a volunteer at the local Humane Society, I learned enough about declawing to make me shudder. As you have probably already discovered, most declawed cats become biters.
That said, I am totally in agreement with you on not allowing cats to destroy the furniture and drapes. It’s a hard habit to break, but it *can* be done. Sparky still gets a swipe in now and then, but with clicker training and patience, plus 2″ wide box sealing tape temporarily placed on her favorite furniture, she limits her scratching to her posts and cardboard. I’ve also broken her of the habit of clawing my lace drapes and chewing on the cords to my mini blinds by spraying them lightly with Bitter Apple.
I did have one cat that I couldn’t break of the habit, so she was never allowed in the living room. I installed a puppy gate to keep her out, and it worked. Since I seldom used my living room anyway, it wasn’t a hardship. Oh, and I also brought a small cedar log into the house for scratching when I noticed that my cats always made a beeline for it once they were outside. By the time I threw it away, it had been scratched to ribbons! LOL!
Another thing my cats have always loved to scratch is one of those foam kneeling pads you use when gardening. For some reason, my cats have always loved to scratch them. So I gave an old ratty one to Sparky and she loves it.
I recommend the kittywalk enclosures for those cats that love to go out and are active. They aren’t cheap but they are modular and very sturdy. https://www.kittywalk.com
And, every escape artist cat I’ve had quickly learned they *can* go out but they need to go into the kittywalk. Win-win. It is sometimes hard to get them out but I solved that by making sure they get a snack the moment they come inside.
I recommend the kittywalk enclosures for those cats that love to go out and are active. They aren’t cheap but they are modular and very sturdy. https://www.kittywalk.com
And, every escape artist cat I’ve had quickly learned they *can* go out but they need to go into the kittywalk. Win-win. It is sometimes hard to get them out but I solved that by making sure they get a snack the moment they come inside.
I recommend the kittywalk enclosures for those cats that love to go out and are active. They aren’t cheap but they are modular and very sturdy. https://www.kittywalk.com
And, every escape artist cat I’ve had quickly learned they *can* go out but they need to go into the kittywalk. Win-win. It is sometimes hard to get them out but I solved that by making sure they get a snack the moment they come inside.
I recommend the kittywalk enclosures for those cats that love to go out and are active. They aren’t cheap but they are modular and very sturdy. https://www.kittywalk.com
And, every escape artist cat I’ve had quickly learned they *can* go out but they need to go into the kittywalk. Win-win. It is sometimes hard to get them out but I solved that by making sure they get a snack the moment they come inside.
I recommend the kittywalk enclosures for those cats that love to go out and are active. They aren’t cheap but they are modular and very sturdy. https://www.kittywalk.com
And, every escape artist cat I’ve had quickly learned they *can* go out but they need to go into the kittywalk. Win-win. It is sometimes hard to get them out but I solved that by making sure they get a snack the moment they come inside.
I recommend the kittywalk enclosures for cats that love to go out. They are modular and sturdy. And, every escape artist cat I’ve had has quickly learned that going out means going into the enclosure where they can happily spend hours. https://www.kittywalk.com
I recommend the kittywalk enclosures for cats that love to go out. They are modular and sturdy. And, every escape artist cat I’ve had has quickly learned that going out means going into the enclosure where they can happily spend hours. https://www.kittywalk.com
I recommend the kittywalk enclosures for cats that love to go out. They are modular and sturdy. And, every escape artist cat I’ve had has quickly learned that going out means going into the enclosure where they can happily spend hours. https://www.kittywalk.com
I recommend the kittywalk enclosures for cats that love to go out. They are modular and sturdy. And, every escape artist cat I’ve had has quickly learned that going out means going into the enclosure where they can happily spend hours. https://www.kittywalk.com
I recommend the kittywalk enclosures for cats that love to go out. They are modular and sturdy. And, every escape artist cat I’ve had has quickly learned that going out means going into the enclosure where they can happily spend hours. https://www.kittywalk.com
I don’t know… Maybe an eager climber like Sparky would need something like this: http://cheezburger.com/template/7627926
I don’t know… Maybe an eager climber like Sparky would need something like this: http://cheezburger.com/template/7627926
I don’t know… Maybe an eager climber like Sparky would need something like this: http://cheezburger.com/template/7627926
I don’t know… Maybe an eager climber like Sparky would need something like this: http://cheezburger.com/template/7627926
I don’t know… Maybe an eager climber like Sparky would need something like this: http://cheezburger.com/template/7627926
I don’t know… Maybe an eager climber like Sparky would need something like this: http://cheezburger.com/template/7627926
I don’t know… Maybe an eager climber like Sparky would need something like this: http://cheezburger.com/template/7627926
I don’t know… Maybe an eager climber like Sparky would need something like this: http://cheezburger.com/template/7627926
I don’t know… Maybe an eager climber like Sparky would need something like this: http://cheezburger.com/template/7627926
I don’t know… Maybe an eager climber like Sparky would need something like this: http://cheezburger.com/template/7627926
She’s a delight – you’ll never be bored.
She’s a delight – you’ll never be bored.
She’s a delight – you’ll never be bored.
She’s a delight – you’ll never be bored.
She’s a delight – you’ll never be bored.
There are several vets in our area that no longer take the first joint but just the nail bed. Less intrusive, quicker to heal and they’re not in as much pain. But I’ve not had a declawed cat turn to biting. I also have never been able to train one with a clicker or anything else either! My hats off to anyone who can.
There are several vets in our area that no longer take the first joint but just the nail bed. Less intrusive, quicker to heal and they’re not in as much pain. But I’ve not had a declawed cat turn to biting. I also have never been able to train one with a clicker or anything else either! My hats off to anyone who can.
There are several vets in our area that no longer take the first joint but just the nail bed. Less intrusive, quicker to heal and they’re not in as much pain. But I’ve not had a declawed cat turn to biting. I also have never been able to train one with a clicker or anything else either! My hats off to anyone who can.
There are several vets in our area that no longer take the first joint but just the nail bed. Less intrusive, quicker to heal and they’re not in as much pain. But I’ve not had a declawed cat turn to biting. I also have never been able to train one with a clicker or anything else either! My hats off to anyone who can.
There are several vets in our area that no longer take the first joint but just the nail bed. Less intrusive, quicker to heal and they’re not in as much pain. But I’ve not had a declawed cat turn to biting. I also have never been able to train one with a clicker or anything else either! My hats off to anyone who can.
Dee,I love the Kitty Enclosures! What a novel concept. They even have baby strollers for cats! Thanks for the link. I have a friend who had a carpenter build an outdoor “room” for her cats. It’s completely enclosed by secure wire fencing, and the cats like lounging on the benches in that enclosure.
Dee,I love the Kitty Enclosures! What a novel concept. They even have baby strollers for cats! Thanks for the link. I have a friend who had a carpenter build an outdoor “room” for her cats. It’s completely enclosed by secure wire fencing, and the cats like lounging on the benches in that enclosure.
Dee,I love the Kitty Enclosures! What a novel concept. They even have baby strollers for cats! Thanks for the link. I have a friend who had a carpenter build an outdoor “room” for her cats. It’s completely enclosed by secure wire fencing, and the cats like lounging on the benches in that enclosure.
Dee,I love the Kitty Enclosures! What a novel concept. They even have baby strollers for cats! Thanks for the link. I have a friend who had a carpenter build an outdoor “room” for her cats. It’s completely enclosed by secure wire fencing, and the cats like lounging on the benches in that enclosure.
Dee,I love the Kitty Enclosures! What a novel concept. They even have baby strollers for cats! Thanks for the link. I have a friend who had a carpenter build an outdoor “room” for her cats. It’s completely enclosed by secure wire fencing, and the cats like lounging on the benches in that enclosure.
Oh, my goodness, Minna. That is a HUGE cat tree. Lots of ramps and scratching posts and hidey holes. Sparky would love it!
Oh, my goodness, Minna. That is a HUGE cat tree. Lots of ramps and scratching posts and hidey holes. Sparky would love it!
Oh, my goodness, Minna. That is a HUGE cat tree. Lots of ramps and scratching posts and hidey holes. Sparky would love it!
Oh, my goodness, Minna. That is a HUGE cat tree. Lots of ramps and scratching posts and hidey holes. Sparky would love it!
Oh, my goodness, Minna. That is a HUGE cat tree. Lots of ramps and scratching posts and hidey holes. Sparky would love it!
HJ, Sparky is indeed a delight. She is so much fun, even when she’s getting into trouble. She has completely taken over the household and provides nonstop entertainment.
HJ, Sparky is indeed a delight. She is so much fun, even when she’s getting into trouble. She has completely taken over the household and provides nonstop entertainment.
HJ, Sparky is indeed a delight. She is so much fun, even when she’s getting into trouble. She has completely taken over the household and provides nonstop entertainment.
HJ, Sparky is indeed a delight. She is so much fun, even when she’s getting into trouble. She has completely taken over the household and provides nonstop entertainment.
HJ, Sparky is indeed a delight. She is so much fun, even when she’s getting into trouble. She has completely taken over the household and provides nonstop entertainment.
I am so glad to hear that, Theo. Most of the vets in our area refuse to declaw cats because, as you said, it removes the first joint. Instead, they recommend these little caps that you stick onto the cats’ claws. I’ve found that if I keep Sparky’s claws short, and scatter enticing things to scratch on, she leaves the off-limits stuff alone.
I learned clicker training when I was a volunteer at the Humane Society. Since then, I’ve continued educating myself and while I originally scoffed at it, now I’m a rabid convert! *g*
I am so glad to hear that, Theo. Most of the vets in our area refuse to declaw cats because, as you said, it removes the first joint. Instead, they recommend these little caps that you stick onto the cats’ claws. I’ve found that if I keep Sparky’s claws short, and scatter enticing things to scratch on, she leaves the off-limits stuff alone.
I learned clicker training when I was a volunteer at the Humane Society. Since then, I’ve continued educating myself and while I originally scoffed at it, now I’m a rabid convert! *g*
I am so glad to hear that, Theo. Most of the vets in our area refuse to declaw cats because, as you said, it removes the first joint. Instead, they recommend these little caps that you stick onto the cats’ claws. I’ve found that if I keep Sparky’s claws short, and scatter enticing things to scratch on, she leaves the off-limits stuff alone.
I learned clicker training when I was a volunteer at the Humane Society. Since then, I’ve continued educating myself and while I originally scoffed at it, now I’m a rabid convert! *g*
I am so glad to hear that, Theo. Most of the vets in our area refuse to declaw cats because, as you said, it removes the first joint. Instead, they recommend these little caps that you stick onto the cats’ claws. I’ve found that if I keep Sparky’s claws short, and scatter enticing things to scratch on, she leaves the off-limits stuff alone.
I learned clicker training when I was a volunteer at the Humane Society. Since then, I’ve continued educating myself and while I originally scoffed at it, now I’m a rabid convert! *g*
I am so glad to hear that, Theo. Most of the vets in our area refuse to declaw cats because, as you said, it removes the first joint. Instead, they recommend these little caps that you stick onto the cats’ claws. I’ve found that if I keep Sparky’s claws short, and scatter enticing things to scratch on, she leaves the off-limits stuff alone.
I learned clicker training when I was a volunteer at the Humane Society. Since then, I’ve continued educating myself and while I originally scoffed at it, now I’m a rabid convert! *g*
Theo, I was trying to clean up the duplicate comments, and kind of shot myself in the foot. That’s why it says your message was deleted, but then there’s a reply to that message from me! I’m a little too efficient!
So consider my reply that is ABOVE your comment to have wandered away from its proper place and gotten lost. *g*
Theo, I was trying to clean up the duplicate comments, and kind of shot myself in the foot. That’s why it says your message was deleted, but then there’s a reply to that message from me! I’m a little too efficient!
So consider my reply that is ABOVE your comment to have wandered away from its proper place and gotten lost. *g*
Theo, I was trying to clean up the duplicate comments, and kind of shot myself in the foot. That’s why it says your message was deleted, but then there’s a reply to that message from me! I’m a little too efficient!
So consider my reply that is ABOVE your comment to have wandered away from its proper place and gotten lost. *g*
Theo, I was trying to clean up the duplicate comments, and kind of shot myself in the foot. That’s why it says your message was deleted, but then there’s a reply to that message from me! I’m a little too efficient!
So consider my reply that is ABOVE your comment to have wandered away from its proper place and gotten lost. *g*
Theo, I was trying to clean up the duplicate comments, and kind of shot myself in the foot. That’s why it says your message was deleted, but then there’s a reply to that message from me! I’m a little too efficient!
So consider my reply that is ABOVE your comment to have wandered away from its proper place and gotten lost. *g*
I had just surrendered to my cats destroying my couch, figuring clawed furnishings is the price for keeping two healthy cats indoors. (While two cat scratcher towers remain pristine, albeit covered in catnip.) They loved to pull themselves along the floor digging and clawing at the material of the couch. Augghh! Nothing I tried to deflect their destructive ways worked. Then yesterday I came upon a spontaneous fix when I spotted a cheap throw rug in a store covered in tight loops and heavy backing! Ah-hah! I draped it over a maligned cushion until it touched the floor. What a great solution. The two cats took turns being Queen on the Throne and immediately began to dig at it, no catnip needed. A day later they’ve figured out how to pull one end of the rug over themselves on the cushion to create a cave where they can view the world and still dig to their hearts content. Whoot! No more shredded couch and claw marks on drapes, mattress corners, fitted sheets, area rugs, screen doors… Give it a try, your critters may like it.
I had just surrendered to my cats destroying my couch, figuring clawed furnishings is the price for keeping two healthy cats indoors. (While two cat scratcher towers remain pristine, albeit covered in catnip.) They loved to pull themselves along the floor digging and clawing at the material of the couch. Augghh! Nothing I tried to deflect their destructive ways worked. Then yesterday I came upon a spontaneous fix when I spotted a cheap throw rug in a store covered in tight loops and heavy backing! Ah-hah! I draped it over a maligned cushion until it touched the floor. What a great solution. The two cats took turns being Queen on the Throne and immediately began to dig at it, no catnip needed. A day later they’ve figured out how to pull one end of the rug over themselves on the cushion to create a cave where they can view the world and still dig to their hearts content. Whoot! No more shredded couch and claw marks on drapes, mattress corners, fitted sheets, area rugs, screen doors… Give it a try, your critters may like it.
I had just surrendered to my cats destroying my couch, figuring clawed furnishings is the price for keeping two healthy cats indoors. (While two cat scratcher towers remain pristine, albeit covered in catnip.) They loved to pull themselves along the floor digging and clawing at the material of the couch. Augghh! Nothing I tried to deflect their destructive ways worked. Then yesterday I came upon a spontaneous fix when I spotted a cheap throw rug in a store covered in tight loops and heavy backing! Ah-hah! I draped it over a maligned cushion until it touched the floor. What a great solution. The two cats took turns being Queen on the Throne and immediately began to dig at it, no catnip needed. A day later they’ve figured out how to pull one end of the rug over themselves on the cushion to create a cave where they can view the world and still dig to their hearts content. Whoot! No more shredded couch and claw marks on drapes, mattress corners, fitted sheets, area rugs, screen doors… Give it a try, your critters may like it.
I had just surrendered to my cats destroying my couch, figuring clawed furnishings is the price for keeping two healthy cats indoors. (While two cat scratcher towers remain pristine, albeit covered in catnip.) They loved to pull themselves along the floor digging and clawing at the material of the couch. Augghh! Nothing I tried to deflect their destructive ways worked. Then yesterday I came upon a spontaneous fix when I spotted a cheap throw rug in a store covered in tight loops and heavy backing! Ah-hah! I draped it over a maligned cushion until it touched the floor. What a great solution. The two cats took turns being Queen on the Throne and immediately began to dig at it, no catnip needed. A day later they’ve figured out how to pull one end of the rug over themselves on the cushion to create a cave where they can view the world and still dig to their hearts content. Whoot! No more shredded couch and claw marks on drapes, mattress corners, fitted sheets, area rugs, screen doors… Give it a try, your critters may like it.
I had just surrendered to my cats destroying my couch, figuring clawed furnishings is the price for keeping two healthy cats indoors. (While two cat scratcher towers remain pristine, albeit covered in catnip.) They loved to pull themselves along the floor digging and clawing at the material of the couch. Augghh! Nothing I tried to deflect their destructive ways worked. Then yesterday I came upon a spontaneous fix when I spotted a cheap throw rug in a store covered in tight loops and heavy backing! Ah-hah! I draped it over a maligned cushion until it touched the floor. What a great solution. The two cats took turns being Queen on the Throne and immediately began to dig at it, no catnip needed. A day later they’ve figured out how to pull one end of the rug over themselves on the cushion to create a cave where they can view the world and still dig to their hearts content. Whoot! No more shredded couch and claw marks on drapes, mattress corners, fitted sheets, area rugs, screen doors… Give it a try, your critters may like it.
Hi, MaeLou! What fun to see you pop up here! I’m so glad you found an alternative for your skritchy-scratchy kitties. (Try saying that 3 times fast!)
I’ve been using box-sealing tape (that super-sticky 2″ wide stuff) placed face-up, and that has been a real deterrent, because Sparky hates it. But I have some old braided throw rugs that I could use and see if that works even better.
Unlike your two guys, Sparky does use the scratching post and those corrugated cardboard scratchers I’ve scattered about the house. But she also likes to scratch on the furniture, so it’s a constant battle to keep her from doing it. I’ve found that using the box-sealing tape on tempting furniture, like the arms and corners of the sofa, is a real deterrent for Sparky. I’ll see how your rug idea works. It’s always nice to have more than one remedy in one’s arsenal!
Hi, MaeLou! What fun to see you pop up here! I’m so glad you found an alternative for your skritchy-scratchy kitties. (Try saying that 3 times fast!)
I’ve been using box-sealing tape (that super-sticky 2″ wide stuff) placed face-up, and that has been a real deterrent, because Sparky hates it. But I have some old braided throw rugs that I could use and see if that works even better.
Unlike your two guys, Sparky does use the scratching post and those corrugated cardboard scratchers I’ve scattered about the house. But she also likes to scratch on the furniture, so it’s a constant battle to keep her from doing it. I’ve found that using the box-sealing tape on tempting furniture, like the arms and corners of the sofa, is a real deterrent for Sparky. I’ll see how your rug idea works. It’s always nice to have more than one remedy in one’s arsenal!
Hi, MaeLou! What fun to see you pop up here! I’m so glad you found an alternative for your skritchy-scratchy kitties. (Try saying that 3 times fast!)
I’ve been using box-sealing tape (that super-sticky 2″ wide stuff) placed face-up, and that has been a real deterrent, because Sparky hates it. But I have some old braided throw rugs that I could use and see if that works even better.
Unlike your two guys, Sparky does use the scratching post and those corrugated cardboard scratchers I’ve scattered about the house. But she also likes to scratch on the furniture, so it’s a constant battle to keep her from doing it. I’ve found that using the box-sealing tape on tempting furniture, like the arms and corners of the sofa, is a real deterrent for Sparky. I’ll see how your rug idea works. It’s always nice to have more than one remedy in one’s arsenal!
Hi, MaeLou! What fun to see you pop up here! I’m so glad you found an alternative for your skritchy-scratchy kitties. (Try saying that 3 times fast!)
I’ve been using box-sealing tape (that super-sticky 2″ wide stuff) placed face-up, and that has been a real deterrent, because Sparky hates it. But I have some old braided throw rugs that I could use and see if that works even better.
Unlike your two guys, Sparky does use the scratching post and those corrugated cardboard scratchers I’ve scattered about the house. But she also likes to scratch on the furniture, so it’s a constant battle to keep her from doing it. I’ve found that using the box-sealing tape on tempting furniture, like the arms and corners of the sofa, is a real deterrent for Sparky. I’ll see how your rug idea works. It’s always nice to have more than one remedy in one’s arsenal!
Hi, MaeLou! What fun to see you pop up here! I’m so glad you found an alternative for your skritchy-scratchy kitties. (Try saying that 3 times fast!)
I’ve been using box-sealing tape (that super-sticky 2″ wide stuff) placed face-up, and that has been a real deterrent, because Sparky hates it. But I have some old braided throw rugs that I could use and see if that works even better.
Unlike your two guys, Sparky does use the scratching post and those corrugated cardboard scratchers I’ve scattered about the house. But she also likes to scratch on the furniture, so it’s a constant battle to keep her from doing it. I’ve found that using the box-sealing tape on tempting furniture, like the arms and corners of the sofa, is a real deterrent for Sparky. I’ll see how your rug idea works. It’s always nice to have more than one remedy in one’s arsenal!