Magic Cat........

[L. Wayne]

Pay It Forward, The problem you relate to us is precisely the reason I have not made a "programable" two-way pet door that goes to the outside of my home. They will watch you do what is necessary to make the door operate, and then THEY will try it also, especially when you are not looking. I have seen my cats attempt to open up doors by jumping up and trying to turn doorknobs. Fortunately, the doors are warped a bit, and this makes the latches more difficult to open. But, believe me, if you want to keep a secret from your cat, you simply cannot operate the pet door while any of them are watching. , because they remember! As being cat lovers, we cannot be angry at them but as usual, they captivate our attention with their intelligence.

I have been having a problem with keeping Tiara inside whenever I open the back door. She will purposely hide in a large box , that I have cut a hole in it for my furkids. Then she would come out after I opened up the inside door. I always put her out of the room. Then she learned that if she waits until I open up the outside door, and then jumps out, she will have a better chance at getting outside. Now, sometimes I have to get them in a room and then go out another door, in order to keep them "under control". Smart kitties, huh!