True Story: My Cat Pees on My Stuff—And I Let Her

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My cat Margot has always had an inconsistent relationship with the litter box. From the first few weeks when I had her as a “foster” kitten to just a few days ago as a 15-year-old housecat, she’s been occasionally peeing on my stuff.

Sound like a nightmare? It’s not so bad, I swear. Yeah, it’s frustrating to come home from an overnight trip and find a puddle of cat pee on the bed. But over time, I’ve learned to work around Margot’s habits and protect my belongings. I love her too much to give up on her, and at this point, we’re set in our ways: Margot’s gonna pee on stuff, and I’m gonna let her.