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Reaching New Heights the Ashton Way

Ashton: You have seen lots of photos of me on the cat tree, but do you know how I get up there? Sure, you kitties might jump, but I don’t like to jump anywhere. So here’s my method: First, I climb up the cat tree a little.

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When I’m high enough, I fling myself sideways.

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Then I slide across onto the platform. Success… and a sunny spot to lounge in, too!

Ashton_climbing_cat_Tree_03_wmDo you have a funny way of getting up onto furniture at your house?

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January 5, 2015 Filed Under: Cats Tagged With: Ashton 28 Comments

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  1. Mark's Mews says

    January 5, 2015 at 6:34 am

    And that is why WE love our sisal rope columns…

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  2. madi and mom says

    January 5, 2015 at 7:08 am

    Ashton very very inventive and safe way to get on they great cat tree.
    Mom says I was born with jumping beans in my feet.
    hugs madi your bfff

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  3. The Florida Furkids says

    January 5, 2015 at 7:25 am

    You’ve got a great technique!!

    The Florida Furkids

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  4. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal says

    January 5, 2015 at 7:59 am

    I climb all the way to the top on my tree πŸ™‚

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  5. Fur Everywhere says

    January 5, 2015 at 8:59 am

    MOL! That is a pretty creative way to get on the cat tree, Ashton. Me always has to put my front paws on the first platform of the tree and peek over it before mes hops up there. The Mom says it is cute, but hers wonders why mes always looks up there first.

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  6. The Island Cats says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:03 am

    That’s a clever way to get up your tree, Ashton. We usually just climb ours. Sometimes Wally leaps up in a couple of jumps.

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  7. Melissa & Truffles says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:12 am

    That is fantastic! You are so creative, Ashton!

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  8. Brian Frum says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:14 am

    That is a wonderful technique Ashton! I just take a run and a leap!

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  9. Nerissa's Life says

    January 5, 2015 at 10:47 am

    Clearly, you’ve got a system that’s workin’ for you. EXCELLENT.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  10. Timmy Tomcat says

    January 5, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    We like the old go higher and then jump down to where we want. Einstein does a modified climb and then leaps instead of slides. Meow

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  11. Annabelle says

    January 5, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    Is there a reason you don’t like jumping Ashton?

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  12. Emma and Buster says

    January 5, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    You are so cute. We don’t have a cat tree. But both of us like to jump.

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  13. Colehaus Cats says

    January 5, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    Aww, that’s flinging with style! You GO, Ashton!

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  14. da tabbies o trout towne says

    January 5, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    ashton…we due… but we canna reely put inta print de hows….. coz de food serviss gurl reedz yur blog…. !

    πŸ™‚

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  15. Summer says

    January 5, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    I use that method sometimes too!

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  16. Random Felines says

    January 5, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    Daiquiri can’t quite make the jump to the second platform, so she takes the shortcut off of the coffee table. of course, she then can’t figure out how to get on the top platform – she stands up but doesn’t quite have the lift yet πŸ™‚

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  17. The Swiss Cats says

    January 5, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    That’s a creative safe way to climb the tree Ashton ! Purrs

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  18. Cathy Keisha says

    January 5, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    Good technique! Pop loves it when I scurry up my tree. I actually climb the sisal to the top, not that it’s all that tall.

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  19. Katie Isabella says

    January 5, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    Ashton, I have to tell you. My mommy sure does think you are the cat’s meow! Yup. It’s true.

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  20. Laila and Minchie says

    January 5, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    We are furry impressed! Less chance of falling.

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  21. William says

    January 5, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    I have to claw my way up our tree. My mom says it’s because I’m chubby, but maybe I just *like* to do it that way.

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  22. Katnip Lounge says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    Safety first! We bet you have less than purrfect depth perception and your solution is GENIUS!

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  23. Mr Puddy says

    January 6, 2015 at 2:40 am

    Ashton, Your style make me & mom smile…super cute, Buddy πŸ˜‰
    XOX

    PS : Thanks sooo. Uh for purring for me & grandpa

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  24. Mr Puddy says

    January 6, 2015 at 2:42 am

    Where is my comment ?

    Reply
  25. Clooney says

    January 6, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    That’s awesome, you are very creative Ashton!

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  26. Caren Gittleman says

    January 7, 2015 at 10:08 am

    not as funny as yours! MOL! Love, Cody

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  27. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says

    January 7, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    Maxwell: *points at Faraday* yeah – the HARDEST way possible.
    Actually, kind of like yours, come to think of it…! πŸ˜‰

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  28. Connie says

    January 10, 2015 at 11:54 pm

    well now that is clever

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