Litterbox Kitty

	(Click image to return)	If ever Bob Barker needed a compelling argument for neutering a pet, this would be it. What started out as a brand new $15,000 grand piano was reduced to a stink heap within a couple of years. I can understand the first time; "I had no idea cats would do that!" The second time; "Silly me, I forgot to close the lid!" But when the score card approaches thirty or forty, you got to question the customer's sanity. The only thing crazier would be a piano technician agreeing to repair it.... Wait a minute! ??? This photo essay emphasizes the damage pets can inflict rather than the repair. The fix wasn't pretty, unless you count less stench as a triumph. I have no doubt, after its delivered, it will be back to business as usual for her and her cats. Except next time, it will be another piano tuner's exercise in futility.

Cat sprayed soundboard

Sprayed tuning pins

Corroded bass strings

Drain for litterbox
aka Piano Trapwork

Corroded capstans

Rotten Lifter felt

Soaked damper lifter

Soaked piano keys

Scraping felt

Cleaned soundingboard
(sort of)

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