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I recently adopted an 8 year old Cornish Rex and he is adorable! However, whenever I make food, he is contantly in my face. He meows constantly (for at least an hour). He jumps up on the counter and tries to stick his nose in everything. When I sit down to eat, he tries to jump on me. He jumps down, then tries to get back on the counter. I have to get up from eating and attend to him. This continues, even while I'm doing dishes, until about an hour after the entire kitchen is clean. I've tried the spray bottle and it works for a moment, then he's at it gain. He's so funny, and so frustrating. It doesn't bother me too much, but I'm getting married and it bothers my future husband! Fischer (my new precious pet)does this same thing after he eats also. The same behavior, plus louder meowing. I don't know what to do!!

When he starts meowing and jumping on the counter you should probably remove him from the kitchen. Do you have a place you could put him that would lock him out of the kitchen and away from you eating?
He is getting attention even if it is negative from you so that is most likely why the behavior continues.
Good luck
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Jaime owned by
Mya the dog
and the cats:Crash, Moxie, Gabby and sometimes Tucker

Jaime gave a great reply here! The cat does need to be put in an isolated "time out" for this behavior.

I also recommend a vet check just to be sure there is no underlying medical cause for this behavior. And try a Comfort Zone plug in to see if that calms the cat.
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Smile, it will make them wonder what you are up to!