Will this water trap stop a cunning cat from opening the door?

It’s a white-pawed tabby! They have the ability open any door, just because they’re pure of heart and truly believe in themselves!

I used to live in a house built in the twenties. My white-pawed tabby would slide a paw between the carpet and the door bottom, lift, and shoulder her way into the room in one smooth, noiseless motion. She didn’t even break stride. She skipped the doorknob step entirely. I tried to adjust the latch and catch, but there was just too much play between the door and the jamb. On the other hand, she could also do it to the (interior) French doors, and they had no play bewteen them when they were closed.

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