thanks, guys.
the high idea is good but i can't do it.
i cut the hole in one end of the front side, so she can get in n hide from me.
i forgot to do drainage holes by the door, so i'll have to do that.
right now i just got an old sheet in there, but i like the idea of something raised, so i'll cut some styrofoam n put it at the sleeping end. i have time to mess with it because she's ignoring it.
in a few days, i'll lre her in there with friskies, but i'm not sure that's necessary.
she is very snoopy.
i think knowledge of terrain may be a survival tactic.

you know, i thot when she started taking all her meals within arm's reach she crossed a thresh hold.
not so, when i'm walking around she still runs.
except of course, when food will be forthcoming.
she knows that before breakfast, i bring out my padding. n set it up.
then i go back to get my book, cocoa, garden tools etc.
only then do i get her food.
so, she ignores all the bustle n walking about because food is soon coming.
but any other time, if she sees me upright she runs.
it's like, she has a rule where she must run from fearsome susie when standing, but forgets the rule when she wants something.
there are people like that.

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