The kittens are a problem. That's a bit unfair really, they are just taking advantage of the fact they can get behind, and underneath the sink base unit. Last night I tempted them out with fresh, flaked salmon, they couldn't resist it, Jack wasn't around, and I had banished Hubby to the pub (he had chosen to go to the pub). Immediately I sprang into action, they don't like unfamiliar things and noises so tin-foil should be an excellent deterrent. I blocked their port of entry to the space under the cupboard with tin-foil and place sliced lemon in front of it, someone had told me cats don't like lemon. Success, they stayed out, they even played with the numerous cat toys that are now dotted around the room. I went to bed a happy woman. As usual I was wandering in the night and I tiptoed into the kitchen, yes, there they were, sleeping happily on the chair cushions. Huge disappointment this morning, hole in tin-foil, lemon slices in-situ, kittens under cupboard. I'm off now to tour the DIY shops to try and find something I can adapt to use as a barricade, then I have a meeting at work, apparently it is 'top-priority'. It better be, this is my week off.
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(4.11.05 16:21) LOL, Give them time MWM, they've 'marked' the cushions now so will use them again, why not get a strong cardboard box, tape it closed, cut a small door in it and put it somewhere out of the way, an old blanket or cushion inside for comfort too! All they need is someplace they feel safe so why not provide it yourself? When I found the Manx he was the same (apart from he had lost a front leg), my divan bed had suffered a mishap and had a hole in the material covering the frame, he quite happily dived inside there whenever he wanted to be 'alone' lol |
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(4.11.05 21:30) next time you tempt them out, take a picture! |
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(5.11.05 15:05) lol, very funny |
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(6.11.05 11:50) Chippy - I know I will get through to them - eventually. Matilda - The only photos, so far, are of two pairs of shiny eyes! Princess - Much like my life! |