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September 19, 2006
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My cousin Mo has always been good at manipulating people. I recall her conniving me into cleaning her room as a kid once. So when Mo called and wanted us to check out her batch of kitties she was trying to find homes for I sent Andy with just the kids. I didn't know how strong he would be, but I hoped he would fold under Mo's pressure. When I came home from the gym we had a kitten at our home! I don't know what Mo said to him but it sort of worked. We have a cat on two week trial.
The first day went well. I envisioned this kitty growing old at our house. She cuddles and purrs and lets the kids cart her around. Day 2 presented the first problem. The kitty has been using our bed as a litter box. We're up to three times and now we have sleeping bags on the bed while all of the bedding is being laundered once again. Andy's declared the cat is going back.
The kids have named this little girl kitty Jack, just like our old kitty. Convenient to remember especially because this kitty is all black too.
Posted by jana at September 19, 2006 9:18 PM
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Hi Jana,
Check this out to see if it can provide any helpful tips.
http://www.perfectpaws.com/train.html
Especially the part where you keep them confined to a small area till they are familiar with the new surroundings. Keeping your Bedroom door closed during this time will make sure it's off limits! btw Morgan's friend has a girl kitty named jackie & she's all black too!
Cheers,
Ursula
Posted by: Ursula at September 20, 2006 9:19 AM
How old is the kitty? Usually the mom tries to teach the kittens about the litter box. Perhaps said kitty needs a little more mom time? Also, are you using the exact same brand and scent of litter that Mo was using previously?
Posted by: :q! at September 20, 2006 10:57 AM
Jana, does she have any long haired black and whites? If the kitty was using the litter box and has started not too, it could be a urinary track infection - they associate the pain with the box, also, use vinegar where she pee'd or they will return again and again to the same spot, gotta kill the smell.......mew.
Posted by: Robin at September 25, 2006 12:04 PM
do you have any pics of the kitty online? : )
Posted by: Erik at September 25, 2006 9:42 PM