I didn't have Gabe at the time, but the other two monsters were about a year old and still very, very, very active.

At first I wanted them around to keep me company, but after awhile, they were too much trouble. I would find them jumping on me if I was on the floor painting trim and they were up the ladder each time I went up. When I used the roller, they were constantly trying to GET IT. So, I put them in another room. It broke my heart but they really did slow me down.

Depending on your level of tolerance - well, good luck.

My cats ended up with every color of the rainbow on their feet.

Their last chance to be good was when I was painting a dresser and very nice burgundy color. Well, the footprints (skid marks) are still on the top of the dresser. Getting the drift of this?

Lock them away for the day!

LOL