My Cat vs. The Countertop: Who Will Win?

Let’s be real: my cat thinks the kitchen counter is her personal runway. I’ve tried everything short of a tiny velvet rope. But here’s what actually works (sometimes): Booby-trap the battlefield. Baking sheets on the edge? Loud crash. Cat: offended. Double-sided tape? She acts like she’s been personally betrayed. Aluminum foil? She’s convinced I’m the villain. Give her a throne. Cat trees by the window = less counter drama. Bonus: she can judge the neighbors instead of my cooking. Make the counter boring. No food, no toys, no fun. Wipe down with citrus cleaner (she hates it). If she’s still hungry, I feed her more often—tiny meals, less scavenging. Honestly, it’s a battle of wills. But if you keep things unpredictable and offer better alternatives, your cat might just give up the counter. Or not. Cats are chaos in fur, after all. #CatLife #PetParenting #CatBehavior #Pets #Cats