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Cat Behavior 101: When Kitty Jumps Up Where She Shouldn't

Every morning, Martha the Maine coon mix puts her cards-and her paws-on the table, en route to her favorite sunny windowsill. Unfortunately for her pet parents, Miss Martha leaves more than a gentle breeze in her wake. We're talking litter granules in the coffee and stray hairs in the butter, to be precise.

To find out the best methods for dealing with countertop trespassers like Martha, you'll have to read Jacque Lynn Schultz's "Companion Lines" column in the latest issue of ASPCA Animal Watch. If you don't already receive the magazine as a benefit of membership in the ASPCA, you can read the article online, along with a selection of other features from the issue. (ASPCA online newsletter 29 July 2004)

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Cats have a reputation for being independent and stubborn. But with a few treats and lots of praise cats can easily be trained to behave better. Learn how to start schooling your feline student 

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