anyone that has ever had a cat , knows, you don't ALLOW a cat on the table or counter, they just do it, and unless u are going to keep squirting with with a water gun, or put sticky tape all over the counter, theres nothing else to do but pick it up and put in on the floor. I have to always clean my counters.
and if the cat is not using the box, it should be taken to the vet, something might be wrong with it.
for an adivce columist, she doesnt know that??

and-- has anyone seen those court shows on tv, the ones where the couple are fighting for custody of the pet? scary..if I was getting married I would have a pre-nupital that says I keep the cats!!