RE: gates and furniture secure ties
Colin isn't mobile yet, but we have a First Years hands-free gate blocking the cat's room (from the dogs). I love it! To allow the cat to go through, my husband removed one of the vertical rails to the side of the gate. If you have a skinny cat, though, he could probably fit between the bars. It does have to be installed on the floor.
Glad to hear that customer service is responsive - we bought more of these gates for high-traffic areas once Colin is mobile, and I'm sure that we'll need replacement parts sooner or later!
Lori
mommy to Colin Daniel 9/28/02
Single mom to
DS ("twice exceptional") - September 2002
DS - February 2006
DD - July 2009
DD - July 2009