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ozron · 02-06-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GusGus

It's called frapping. Frantic Random Activity Period. Almost all cats do it.

(and no, I didn't make that up!

)

Combine this with Lilly Belle's going through her ackward adolescent stage in a small apartment, it's very entertaining.

blueerica · 02-06-2008, 09:16 AM

So far, Markus seems better. I had a hard time falling asleep last night with him doing his "open the cupboards" trick, and kept worrying about him getting in there, knocking out all the glasses, cutting himself, and having a bunch of broken glass and an injured kitty. I finally resigned myself to sleep once the cat started simmering down, but it wasn't an easy sleep.

So, should I start getting the childproof thing-a-ma-jigs for the cupboards, or what? I'm wondering if that would be against property rules, or if there's an easily detachable version of these things. I've never had to look into one before, nevermind for a cat.

Oh, I take back calm kitteh. He's going NUTS outside the office right now. Oy.

cirquelover · 02-06-2008, 10:25 AM

If you are talking about cupboards with two knobs, there is an easy solution, you can use rubber bands or buy kid proof ones. My cats enjoyed the rubber bands too much and made it a game. Most of our cupboards have two knobs so we bought kid prooflocks that don't damage them. Otherwise you have to screw them into place

I have no idea what to do about the freezer though. I have never heard of a cat thet can help themselves to anything in the freezer! A very resourceful cat you have there. Maybe you should train him for commercials!!

Deebs · 02-06-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Ya know, I should know by now to not look up some of the things you post.

And you know I wasn't planning on looking it up until you said that. ^

Oh. That is something entirely different.

katiesue · 02-06-2008, 10:32 AM

E - you can use velcro strips for the freezer and fridge. That's basically what the kid proof things are.

blueerica · 02-06-2008, 11:08 AM

We don't have knobs, but I'm betting the velcro could help us out with some of it, especially since most of that stuff comes up pretty nicely.

The freezer thing hasn't happened since, and I'm hoping it was a fluke from jumping off the fridge. Haha.

He is a goofy cat.

Thanks, everyone, for all the advice! I feel like I'm not going quite so crazy.

Disneyphile · 02-06-2008, 01:13 PM

I just applied for a freelance editing job with CBS. It was on one of the main job boards, so the competition will be stiff, but who knows... maybe I'll get lucky.

Gn2Dlnd · 02-06-2008, 01:36 PM

We had little plastic hooky things that screwed onto the inside of the cabinet doors when my brother was a baby. They let you open the door just enough to stick your finger in and release the hook. Also very good for earthquakes, no more contents of cabinets on kitchen floors!

Found 'em!

Cabinet and Drawer Latches by Safety 1st (12 Pack), $3.49 a 12-pack!

Moonliner · 02-06-2008, 01:42 PM

Another option would be to super glue Markus's paws to the floor.

blueerica · 02-06-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Another option would be to super glue Markus's paws to the floor.

This has been considered.

02-06-2008, 09:16 AM	#18022
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	So far, Markus seems better. I had a hard time falling asleep last night with him doing his "open the cupboards" trick, and kept worrying about him getting in there, knocking out all the glasses, cutting himself, and having a bunch of broken glass and an injured kitty. I finally resigned myself to sleep once the cat started simmering down, but it wasn't an easy sleep. So, should I start getting the childproof thing-a-ma-jigs for the cupboards, or what? I'm wondering if that would be against property rules, or if there's an easily detachable version of these things. I've never had to look into one before, nevermind for a cat. Oh, I take back calm kitteh. He's going NUTS outside the office right now. Oy. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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02-06-2008, 10:25 AM	#18023
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	If you are talking about cupboards with two knobs, there is an easy solution, you can use rubber bands or buy kid proof ones. My cats enjoyed the rubber bands too much and made it a game. Most of our cupboards have two knobs so we bought kid prooflocks that don't damage them. Otherwise you have to screw them into place I have no idea what to do about the freezer though. I have never heard of a cat thet can help themselves to anything in the freezer! A very resourceful cat you have there. Maybe you should train him for commercials!!
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02-06-2008, 10:32 AM	#18025
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	E - you can use velcro strips for the freezer and fridge. That's basically what the kid proof things are. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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02-06-2008, 11:08 AM	#18026
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	We don't have knobs, but I'm betting the velcro could help us out with some of it, especially since most of that stuff comes up pretty nicely. The freezer thing hasn't happened since, and I'm hoping it was a fluke from jumping off the fridge. Haha. He is a goofy cat. Thanks, everyone, for all the advice! I feel like I'm not going quite so crazy. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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02-06-2008, 01:13 PM	#18027
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	I just applied for a freelance editing job with CBS. It was on one of the main job boards, so the competition will be stiff, but who knows... maybe I'll get lucky.
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02-06-2008, 01:36 PM	#18028
Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	We had little plastic hooky things that screwed onto the inside of the cabinet doors when my brother was a baby. They let you open the door just enough to stick your finger in and release the hook. Also very good for earthquakes, no more contents of cabinets on kitchen floors! Found 'em! Cabinet and Drawer Latches by Safety 1st (12 Pack), $3.49 a 12-pack! __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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02-06-2008, 01:42 PM	#18029
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Another option would be to super glue Markus's paws to the floor. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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