How to keep the neighbors' adopted cat off my property?

[Lost_In_Translation]

Originally Posted by crone

Neighbor once bought the cheapest cigars she could find. Soaked several in a couple of gallons of water a few days. She them poured the water around the perimeter of her yard. Supposedly, the neighborhood cats would think a lion peed in her yard. It worked, but had to be repeated after bigs rains.

Makes you wonder what's in cheap cigars

[nativetexasgal]

Originally Posted by caliking

This seems to be the case, and is exactly what my wife said too. I detest cats and they know this - hence they try to love me more. Not a dog person either. If I had the time to sit around with a pellet gun, that cat would have been history by now. Good grief... I'm starting to feel like Elmer Fudd!

So, if someone decides s/he doesn't like you, does that mean s/he can decide to shoot YOU with a pellet gun?!

Sounds as if you wouldn't object to that since you believe it's OK to do in kind . . .

[nativetexasgal]

Originally Posted by Supermac34

If they are feeding a stray cat, that is an easy fix, take it or have it taken to a shelter.

If they have "adopted" it then they need to control their animal.

I have no idea why people think it is OK for them to let their cats loose in a neighborhood. They spread fleas and poop everywhere.

I've read that you can spread black pepper in your lawn, but I'd imagine it is either a wives' tale or it would wash away.

Cats don't all spread flees, but all of them do have to poop.

What do you do then about birds, squirrels, etc. who poop in the neighborhood? I'm sure there's plenty of other animal poop in just about anyone's yard! Hmm . . .

[Lost_In_Translation]

Originally Posted by nativetexasgal

Cats don't all spread flees, but all of them do have to poop.

What do you do then about birds, squirrels, etc. who poop in the neighborhood? I'm sure there's plenty of other animal poop in just about anyone's yard! Hmm . . .

Cats don't bother me, but all the same they do not belong roaming the streets and for someone that doesn't like to have them in their yard, they're perfectly justified catching and removing them (humanely) or dissuading them with repellants. I do not advocate BB repellants however, as that is just wrong.

[caliking]

Ok simmer down folks... the pellet gun idea is not practical as I stated before, so don't get your knickers in a bundle about this. If possible, it would be great to stay on topic. If the need for physical harm is that intense, please coordinate a rendezvous via pm and have at it.

I don't go leaving piles of feces on other people's property, so I don't understand why it would be okay for others to let their pets leave theirs on mine. You should see the mounds this cat has left. I am yet to notice squirrel poop (ever). If cats could defecate more discretely, I would probably have less of a problem.

I'm all for humane repellants and such. I read about moth balls and cayenne before posting, so I'll try those. Had thought about predator urine also (worked against rabbits and deer in the Midwest) so will probably try that as well.

Thanks again for the suggestions.