They claw the furniture (not the carpeted scratching post you made). They “go” on the rug (despite the five clean kitty boxes). They chew your shoes (instead of the $100 worth of chew toys you bought).

Admit it: Your adorable pet can be a menace.

Vent. Share your horror stories. Or share your secrets on how you solved your pet problem.

Write reporter Lindsay Tice at [email protected], mail her at the Sun Journal, 104 Park St., Lewiston, Maine 04240, or call her at 689-2854.