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Mon, Jun 30th 2008, 23:54 GMT

Wow! Toby is really getting a lot of attention from you! Seems like whenever he does ANYTHING, you're reacting! Yeah, it's negative attention, but it's attention nonetheless! Think about his behavior and decide what you can deal with and what you can't. Darting outside isn't good especially if he won't come back and you live near a busy street. You can have someone stand outside the door and scare the bejeezus out of him when he tries to get out and he'll run back in. He may think twice before he does it again. But as for going in the closets, counters, etc., that's what a cat does! You'd have apoplexy if you knew what MY cats get away with, including Izzie climbing inside the frig and going for "rides" on my lazy-susan inside my cupboard! How about some intensive playtime with you each evening, like wth a lazer light, catnip mousie fetch, etc? 4 week isn't a terribly long time for rehab therapy when you get a new kitty. Give him at least 6 months and then start to worry!

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Izadore (Izzie)
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Mon, Jun 30th 2008, 13:39 GMT

Mom calls us pains in the patooties, because we`re alot like that too. Tonkies are very people oriented and precocious. He probably sleeps alot of the day while you`re gone, so he`s well rested, happy to see you, and wants attention. Like a spoiled child will get it, good or bad. We have a number of toys that my herd love (the dogs chase them too). Our fave is my Cat Fishing Pole, we like the Cat Teaser and Cat Dancers too. Any toys that allow you to keep his attention, and interact with him will help. Try to teach him top fetch kitty balls or even paperwads. We sort of fetch a stuffed Budgie and a stuffed fortune cookie. Alot of Tonkies do it naturally. You might go to a Tonkinese breed site and ask for suggestions too. Good Luck, Cheers!! `Petto =^,,^=

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Geppet Toe
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Mon, Jun 30th 2008, 13:19 GMT

Cats go through a terrible two phase also. I know Sam definitely did! He calmed down a lot when he got Hunter, but basically because he was a stray he still has bad separation anxiety. Having a routine has also helped a lot....I usually come home the same time, he gets fed the same time, they get play time for 15 minutes before bed, etc. I've just gotten used to the fact that Sam is an explorer and I have to keep an eye out for him, but he's calming down over time. We also make sure he gets a lot of play time and toys....cat tree, cat cubs, a bird feeder, toy mice, etc.

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Sam
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