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The KittenCat does not, but I have known friends with cats who secured the tree to a wall with nails (I think) and string. And putting any breakable ornaments on the higher branches.
I just saw this, which looks like a good idea (as long as it doesn't inspire any leg-cocking!)
and then a Google of "dog-proofing Christmas tree" gave me some more ideas ...
https://www.dogingtonpost.com/how-to-dog-proof-christmas-tree/
https://www.rover.com/blog/dog-proof-christmas-tree-safety-in/
https://barkpost.com/life/dog-proof-christmas-tree/
My older kitty, who apparently had never played in her previous home, never played with string, etc., at my house either until one Christmas when I was taking down the tree, and then she attacked the string of light after I had unplugged the cord. We had a wonderful playtime together, after which I tossed the string in the garbage in case she had loosened any of the wiring. I definitely wouldn't recommend it as a game for dogs, though, as they attack with teeth, not claws!
Thanks for those links Saskia I’ve got time to be organised now and arrange things. Cocking his leg hadn’t even occurred to me but now I think about it I’m sure he will!!
Your game with the string of lights must have entertained Kitty for hours, my daughter’s cat loves to gently bat the lower baubles on the tree so they wobble about
Dennis is home now and feeling very sorry for himself - keeps making little whimpering noises. They’ve given him a little ‘babygro’ which is much kinder than a ‘cone of shame’ to stop him biting the wounds.