More on Katie and Polly using the litterbox outside their cage (see my prior post in FML# 1954 dated 6/2/97). Since I got the rug runners and they began to use the litterbox, I've continued to reward them when I 'catch' them using it. Their hit rate outside the cage continues to climb, it's now somewhere around 90%. In fact it's been days since I've cleaned any poop or urine off the rug or the rug runners. So for those of you who are frustrated because you can't get your fuzzy to use the litterbox when they are outside the cage, I have some simple advice: GIVE UP! It might just be the best thing you can do! :-) -Ilena Ayala [Posted in FML issue 1980]