Frankie's mom and dad were busy getting married and honeymooning when this was posted, so apologies for not replying earlier. Since I wrote this, Frankie routinely opens any door he wants now, as long as it requires him to push instead of pull. He has also stopped waking us up at 4am, so I don't have to boot him out of the bedroom anymore. (and yes he's extremely cuddly at night too!) Thanks for all the love! I've been checking the website every day since I sent the email last year. I was so excited when I checked today and there he was, on the day before we got married! woo hoo! Thanks also for the catster link, Lucy! Frankie will be up soon...