Well a cat door would be logical , is there another window or door it could be fitted to and you may just have to get used to the possibility of a frog or a mouse or just carry on knowing the film will be scratched. Other than that keep opening the door for them or find a new loving home for them.

Sounds like your kits are causing a problem. You could get some compressed air - aerosol can and maybe the noise would be enough to stop them. Other than that I think maybe only a physical barrier - perhaps a bit of perspex fixed to the area where they scratch? Not such a good look though.

Thanks for that Bev. We adore both our cats as you know :)

They are wonderful it is just this one thing Vienna feels she needs to do to alert us she wants to come in and kind of knocks on the door re scratching er her being a cat.

Peter came up with the idea of a piece screen too wobbly for her to stand on and far enough from the back glass sliding door to reach to scratch. Great minds think alike Bev. as you also were on the same track.

See you in chat soon?

Of course, we love our little beasties - my dog has cost me quite a bit, while she was a puppy. But you do forgive them - they're not human, after all. Not so good at chat - get a bit lost if there's more than one or two. Ever thought of putting up a bell? Pat the bell, get a reward. Cat's are very bright creatures - learn well.