On Mon 06 Mar 2006 08:32:03p, Maryeli wrote in
rec.pets.cats.health+behav (news:5ce012533e4cd@uwe):

I have a 11mth old tiger... She is a great loveable playful cat
but lately she has been waking up between 3am and 5am. She
meows and plays around in the bedroom. Playing in the trash,
jumping on the dressers and knocking off what ever she can... I
used to be able to close her out of the bedroom, but now she
just sits at the door scratching at it and meowing... I have
tryed putting her in the basement but she just scratches that
door and rattles it too. I have tryed tiring her out before
bed... It even comes down to me sometimes going sleep on the
couch so my boyfriend and I can sleep a little.. . I do not
know what else to do? My boyfriend and I are so frustrated.. I
would appreciate any suggestions.

The only room you need to worry about "cat proofing" is your
bedroom. She wants attention. If you remove the trashcan in your
room, remove anything breakable from the dresser tops, let her roam
around on those surfaces without fear of her breaking things,
she'll eventually tire of it. ...And then figure out another way
to get your attention.


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Cheryl