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  I know something that works!  I used to have to do this when I had cats, so I tried it when Dublin was showing an interest in my plants.
 Wrap the bottom of the plant with aluminum foil.  Its unpleasant for them so they leave it alone. After a while they will forget about it and you can take the foil off.  It may ruin your decor for a while, but it works!
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