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Cats need to be able to reach up as high as they can to scratch and stretch. If the scratching post is too short, your cat may not even look at it. The post should be high enough to allow your cat to stand on her back legs and reach above her head with her front paws. To make sure your cat's scratching post is stable, try fixing it to a surface or making sure the post has a sturdy base so it won't budge when the cat scratches it. If your cat feels the post move or shift, she won't feel secure and may refuse to use the post. Scratching boards which you lean against a wall or hang like a picture are unpopular with most cats. Individual cats favor different textures to scratch on. If you are not sure what your cat likes, a good starter scratcher is natural rope wound around a sturdy column. Avoid plastic ropes or artificial fibers because these materials can create static, which cats dislike. If your cat likes to scratch carpet, then consider nailing a piece of carpet to a sturdy post. Other textures to consider trying include corrugated cardboard, and cloth. Chances are that your cat likes to scratch in more than just one spot, so plan to purchase or create more than one scratching post in your house. Having multiple posts will ensure that your cat always has access to a scratching post where ever she is. Having multiple posts is even more important if you have multiple cats.

summary: Choose a scratching post that is tall. Make sure the post is stable. Select a texture that your cat will like. Get more than one post.

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Buy your materials online or at your local craft store. When shopping for acetate, also known as transparency film, look for the thin sheets. Thicker sheets of acetate are harder to cut through. You don't have to use a rotary cutting mat, but you will need something to cut on. You will need the following to make your stencil: A rotary cutting mat A craft knife Thin acetate Masking tape You can find free stencil templates online, or you can make your own. Depending on the design, making stencils can be quite complicated. Print your stencil design onto thick card stock. Make sure you it is the right size for your project. Using masking tape, tape a sheet of acetate to the printed image. Then, tape both the acetate and the image to your cutting mat. Masking tape works better than scotch tape. Painter's tape also works well. To make sure your image doesn't move around while you are cutting, tape all the edges down to your cutting surface. Use your craft knife to start cutting away the unwanted areas from your image. If you downloaded a stencil template, it should have instructions on which areas to cut away from the image. Work from the middle out. The more you cut away from the image, the weaker your stencil will become. Take your time, and work carefully. You can make a stencil last a long time if you take care of it. Once you finish cutting your image, remove the masking tape. You should now have a sheet of acetate with your cut-out image. If you see any hanging pieces on the acetate, simply pop them out.

summary: Gather your materials. Print your stencil. Tape your stencil down. Start cutting. Remove the tape from your stencil.

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If the state is not involved, your attorney will file the adoption in the appropriate court on your behalf. A preliminary hearing will be scheduled to give the birth parents an opportunity to file a response to the petition. If the birth parents both consent, they will sign notarized forms surrendering their parental rights. At this stage, the family of the other parent may request the right to intervene or contest the adoption. If a state agency is involved, you will need their cooperation and approval for a kinship adoption. A supportive social worker can be your biggest asset. The agency should have the documents needed for the adoption, such as certified birth certificates and parental death certificates. They also have access to records that can help locate absentee parents for service and consent. Cooperate fully with requested home visits, interviews, and criminal background checks. Most states have laws in place to streamline these procedures and give preference to blood relatives, but your cooperation is essential. Be open and honest. After the state becomes involved, there is no "private family business." Grandparents may be asked to submit to physical examinations to determine if they are healthy enough to be adoptive parents for young children. If you are looking to adopt a grandchild or the child of your sibling, talk with the family member birth parent about consenting to the adoption. You should also talk to the rest of the immediate family about their feelings. Forcing the court to sever parental rights can cause dissent in the family that is not good for the child. You may need to provide your own birth certificates, marriage and divorce documents, and employment records. Don't keep any secrets from your lawyer. If there is something in your past that may be an issue, such as a former drug problem, health issue, or criminal conviction, be honest about it before it becomes an issue in the adoption. If your attorney is court-appointed, Legal Aid, or working pro bono, you will likely be able to get the court filing fees waived. Speak with your attorney about the records you will have to provide. If there is a child welfare case, the state will handle the severance of the birth parents' rights. If the case goes to trial, you may be called to testify about anything you witnessed and about how you have been caring for the child. If you receive a subpoena or other notice from the state, contact your attorney immediately.
summary: Institute an adoption proceeding. Seek agency cooperation. Discuss consent to the adoption. Work with your attorney.