INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Keep an eye on your cats usage of the litter-box. Notice when they may or may not be utilizing the box. There may be many causes as to why your cat is not using the litter-box, such as: The litter-box needs cleaning. The litter-box is in a busy area. The cat doesn't like the type of litter you have selected. The litter-box isn't big enough for your cat. If you can't find a reason, talk with you veterinarian. There may be a time when your cat refuses any litter you offer. This situation arises most often with outdoor cats. Try the following ideas to get your cat using the litter-box again. If your cat used to be an outdoor cat and likes to use houseplants as bathroom, try mixing some potting soil in the litter. If your cat rejects all the commercially available litter, sand may work. If you have a kitten, consider using non-clumping litter such as a pelleted litter (e.g. newspaper pellets). Make sure to discard the entire litter when needed to maintain cleanliness. Although convenient, scented litter can deter your cat from using the litter-box. Try some other methods to reduce any unpleasant odors. Sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda at the bottom of the litter box. Keep up with the cleaning of the litter-box. Once you find the one that your cats like, look no further. Switching the litter type may cause your cats to stop using the box. Keep your litter choice as consistent as you can. If your favorite type is discontinued, try to make the new one as close as you can to the original. One litter box per cat is not always true in fact, it is often insufficient. The amount you should place in your home depends on the number of cats you live with you. Not having enough litter boxes around your house may result in house soiling. If you have more than one cat, provide boxes in several locations so that no one cat has to wait in line. The general rule is one box per one cat plus one more. Provide at least one litter box on each floor in the house. It's best not to place all the boxes in one location. Make it as convenient as you can for your cat to make use of your litter-boxes. There are many types of litter-boxes to choose from. Most features on litter-boxes are for the owner and some of these features may not be enjoyed by your cat. You may need to try different kinds before finding the right ones for your cats. Keep in mind the basic size and shape of the litter-box. Research features on litter-boxes such as covers, air purifiers, or built in cleaning mechanisms. There are some general rules about where it is best to place a litter-box for your cat. Following these guidelines can help ensure that you cat makes use of the litter-boxes and avoids having accidents. Don't put the litter box close to its food or water. Spread the boxes out. If you have multiple boxes, put them apart from each other so that the cat will always have at least one close by. Put it in a quiet space. Cats don't like being disturbed while using the bathroom. Try to find a place that will make it easy for you to clean it. It may be tempting to put it out of direct sight, however, it then becomes easy to forget to clean it.

SUMMARY: Observe your cat. Adjust to your cats' needs. Don't buy scented litter. Stick to one type of litter. Provide a sufficient number of litter boxes. Pick the right type of box. Place litter-boxes in the best places.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One thing that that will help gain the admiration of girls is to be open to making a variety of types of friends. A diverse group of friends will show that you are open to different types of people, are interesting, and are successful socially. In addition, it will help you build a social network that is relatively large, and in which you will gain lots of experience socializing. If you're in school, attend different types of extracurricular activities. Attending a variety of activities will help you make friends of different kinds. Interact with people you don't normally interact with. For instance, try making friends with people from different religious, racial, or ethnic groups. Don't ask or expect people who are different than you to adapt to your perspective or way of life. Part of growing and becoming an admirable person is that you try to expand your perspective by engaging others in equal relationships. Don't view people from different backgrounds as people to "collect" or to add to your social media page or social circle. It can be easy to engage with peers or acquaintances you already have in your social life, but it's another story to trust someone or get others to trust you. Especially for girls, trust is the biggest thing when building new friendships or relationships. Being truthful and honest about yourself is a good starting point to help girls build trust within you. When you've established trust, maintain your honesty, integrity, and trust by maintaining the relationship. If people can build and maintain a strong basic level of trust, they can work resilience into that friendship. Keep in mind that initiating, building, and maintaining a relationship with a girl doesn't come with a handbook. This means that communicating well is your best bet to maintain trust. Kindness is one trait that most all people respect and admire. Showing kindness to those around you will definitely help you gain the admiration of girls that you know. Whenever someone is feeling down or discouraged, try your best to pep them up. When something bad happens to someone you know, like the death of a friend or family member, comfort them and do anything you can to make their time of loss easier. Socializing is one way to get girls to know you. In addition, it is a great way to get girls to respect you. By socializing frequently, you'll also gain more experience talking to girls and will likely build your confidence. Attend any parties or events your friends invite you to. Consider hosting a parties or gatherings at your house. Join friends on outings to movies, bars, the county fair, or other events.

SUMMARY:
Make friends with people different from yourself. Build trust. Show kindness to people around you. Engage in social activities as often as you can.