tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999463332198347326.post1844356872995354849..comments2024-03-28T08:11:06.107-04:00Comments on Alchemy of Clay: New doesn't mix with oldBarbara Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999463332198347326.post-64755854544340183122015-10-31T12:36:47.987-04:002015-10-31T12:36:47.987-04:00My brother had oriental carpets over wall to wall ...My brother had oriental carpets over wall to wall with no skid pads. Survived rambunctious grandchildren with flying colors.smartcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430370214403895826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999463332198347326.post-58584028750672081272015-10-31T09:23:30.692-04:002015-10-31T09:23:30.692-04:00Hi Barb - We don't have cats, so I'll be o...Hi Barb - We don't have cats, so I'll be of no help to you. I'm back after a much-needed break from blogging, and wishing you a Happy Halloween!!<br />Montanagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428565909247665015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999463332198347326.post-23162825793840963772015-10-31T04:48:27.051-04:002015-10-31T04:48:27.051-04:00Makes a great photo though, your cat on this carpe...Makes a great photo though, your cat on this carpet :)Gary's third pottery bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517401528128108791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999463332198347326.post-15805112022608710642015-10-30T21:22:10.073-04:002015-10-30T21:22:10.073-04:00Our furniture attests to our lack of success inter...Our furniture attests to our lack of success interesting the kittehs in a scratching post. Good luck -- some of the suggestions sound worth a try.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999463332198347326.post-57237760498960338842015-10-30T10:42:05.748-04:002015-10-30T10:42:05.748-04:00Great to get advice from a "cat whisperer.&qu...Great to get advice from a "cat whisperer."Barbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999463332198347326.post-56696156029663019672015-10-30T10:38:48.325-04:002015-10-30T10:38:48.325-04:00Oh Suzi, that sounds great...of course catnip. Is...Oh Suzi, that sounds great...of course catnip. Is your rug over a carpet? I also have a desk chair which would be rolling on it several times a day. I'll sure check it out!Barbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999463332198347326.post-31760858177396451572015-10-30T08:45:36.728-04:002015-10-30T08:45:36.728-04:00A little catnip rubbed into the scratching area ma...A little catnip rubbed into the scratching area makes it more attractive.<br />I bought a no skid pad for my rug and I have to say it works. I also use a piece of it between the couch cushions and slip covers.<br />Mine was cheap; less than twenty dollars at Job Lot.<br /> smartcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430370214403895826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999463332198347326.post-24470884854010636962015-10-30T03:20:52.323-04:002015-10-30T03:20:52.323-04:00strange they didn't put a pad under the carpet...strange they didn't put a pad under the carpet. when I try to train my cats to scratch, if I see them on another item. I quickly go over and bring them to the scratching post. I did get a scratching flat item and my Betty used to like that much better than a post. Barney scratches outside thankfully.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999463332198347326.post-69957870619104778682015-10-29T09:48:36.658-04:002015-10-29T09:48:36.658-04:00It's too bad they didn't put a good pad un...It's too bad they didn't put a good pad under your new carpet. It would feel better under your feet and last longer. Good luck with getting your cat to use a scratching post. If I think of it, I will ask my daughter next time we talk. She used to be the feline specialist for the NH animal rescue league and for the ASPCA. She may have some insight.Michèle Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.com