Pesky Neighbor's Cats (grass, back yard, spring, city) - Trees, Grass, Lawn, Flowers, Irrigation, Landscaping... - Page 2 - City-Data Forum

rdlr · 07-01-2008, 07:17 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions.

1) I don't think I should have to invest in a timed sprayer, as suggested, but that's a wonderful invention!
2) I'm not here all the time to spray the cats with a hose
3) Can't leave this up to my husband, the farmer

The cats are very aggressive.
4) I just called the SPCA

harry chickpea · 07-01-2008, 07:27 AM

Trap, wait until just before neighbors return, then roll in bacon fat and dust with flour. Release.

pitt_transplant · 07-01-2008, 07:37 AM

Being a good neighbor goes both ways. I dont agree with the choice. They could take thier pets away from them. I think it also takes time and money away from a org that is in need for serious animal abuse cases.

pitt_transplant · 07-01-2008, 07:38 AM

p.s. you really want to be careful of having birds close to the home. They carry bedbugs and mites that can invade your home.

mimimomx3 · 07-01-2008, 03:43 PM

Buy a yappy little dog. They love to chase cats....

skbs · 07-01-2008, 04:09 PM

My cousin is having the same problem. They said there isn't much you can do for cats. They said they naturally roam and are free to do so... I think this is horrible myself. I am in agreement with catching them and bringing them in personally. Get a couple of cat crates- there are small ones and this seems to be worth the cost. If they don't have tags- catch them and drive them right over. Soon, they will be all gone. You aren't hurting them- just catching them and taking them in- a bit of a hassle- but it will be totally worth it when they are ALL GONE

sirron · 07-01-2008, 04:15 PM

The gardener guy on HGTV, Paul James, suggested spraying vinegar around the perimeter of your garden to keep cats away. Just around it, not on any plants! Or, you could just spray the cats with the vinegar; it won't kill them, just make them stink.

mimimomx3 · 07-01-2008, 06:48 PM

I love using my hose on cats. I'm a quick draw. Leash laws SHOULD apply to ALL pets. A cat in my yard will get the hose.

rdlr · 07-01-2008, 07:16 PM

Problem solved.
SPCA bagged them and took them back to his "office". I told him the name/address of the owner, and the owner had to pay to get them back. I doubt if they'll be in all of our yards tomorrow.

Rakin · 07-01-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southward bound

You can't be serious about BB guns.

I BB gun will only sting a cat when hit and would be non-deadly. He would high tail it out of the area and after awhile not be back.

If I wanted to suggest injury or death I'd have recommended a pellet gun or out in the country a small shot gun.