Too much force was applied to my knob and it broke.

The cat was not used for mechanical advantage. Rather he was present for worker's safety regulations. He is a bit of a tool though.

Firstly, I removed the knob from the packaging. Secondly, I stuck it on the peg.

I am not a professional repair person and do not condone or recommend any of the methods used during this repair procedure. The views and opinions expressed in this repair story are for entertainment purposes only.