thanks, all for your input on this. Mopsy appears to be getting used to me using these impliments. Although it will take time. I have got her trained to sleep either on my bed or on the couch, which I consider progress. Mopsy is a slow-mannered cat and neither does she jump up on things,(like leaping through the air). She only gets up on things if she is tall enough to see what she is jumping into. Otherwise, she does not play with my other furkids, nor is she interested in toys. however, she is a very affectionate kitty, and gives me headbumpies and kitty kisses at times.

..........wayne