Offered: Kittens

Yes, I have a water gun, so if V8 attempts to scratch the new chairs he might get wet. These days though I only have to pick it up and he stops. He learnt very early on that the kitchen worktops are a no-go area.

It is particularly useful when the V8 cat alarm goes off at 4.30 am demanding breakfast, even though his food bowl is full. ( I know when it's empty because he jumps on the bed and paws my face to get up)

I remember I got woken up at about 6 by my friend's cat when I stayed round coz she though I was them. Would it be too mean to ban my 'future' cat from doing this? I do love my beauty sleep...