T & P's mom,

We have all had horrible events happen "around" our cats. I could post for hours about things they have jumped on (furniture being stripped, ovens just newely opened after cooking, painted windowsills, etc. )......

Anyway, there are many problems with cats being so darn nosey. With candle, what I have learned to do is to put the candle inside another container, a much, much larger and deeper container. I bought a few (imitation?) stained glass containers at a "Ben Franklin" store (5 & 10 type, or home project supplier stores) and they are not bad looking and will hold a rather large candle inside. This way, the stupid cats won't be able to knock into them. I just took a picture of what I am talking about. Graemer was curious as to what I was doing, thus, he is in the photo. It may help you to judge the size of the candle holder I am talking about. You may want to velcro them to the side of the tub or the surface you want to have it sit on. I velcro my CD, VCR and antenna to the top of my tv set. That way the monkeys won't be able to knock them off. The container in the photo is very heavy, by the way.

Many a cat has been set on fire while hanging out near candles. I have witnessed one cat's fur catch on fire on New year's Eve. Fortunately it was not my kitty.

Sorry to hear about your poor kitty but glad the kitty is none the worse for the wear!