We did have one ... incident ... last night. I know she saw the litterbox I set up for her, I even saw her use it. But shortly after the Salmon Experiment she became frantic to get out, or at the very least to get my attention Right Frickin' Now. I didn't get the message, and she left a slimy and malodorous mess right in the middle of the dog bed. Even the boys were grossed out. But that seemed to get it out of her system, and there've been no other surprises.
This morning she was clingy, which is to say imperious and demanding, but shows no reluctance to hang around the Lair. For now. I really will need to get to work on a cat door, because I've a feeling this "confine the cat" thing isn't gonna last. At least she isn't giving me the hassle she did when we tried this last winter. Again, for now.
2 comments:
"But that seemed to get it out of her system..."
groan
Thwack!
So here's how it works:
Put a nibble of yummy stuff on each step, with a larger amount on top of the kitchen cabinet, and the tastiest in the loft near where she'll land. Then climb up to the loft (seeing you there will make her feel safe jumping over). Once she's gone up there once on her own, make sure to have yummies up there each morning or evening. Give it a week tops, and she'll be right at home.
Good luck ... and CONGRATS!!!!
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