EABUC#2 is certainly different from most other cats we've had. Is aware of the word 'no' and knows what it means. Usually comes when called. Clearly misses me when I'm gone. Can't say he's ever missed the litter box, although has flung stuff overboard while vigorously burying subsequent loads.
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