Being a Considerate Cat Owner
Some people have used moth-ball flakes around the forbidden area, but if it
were me, I would check first with my vet. Sylvia "bewtifulfreak" wrote in message ... Anyone have suggestions for keeping your cats out of a garden they're unwelcome in? I don't want to have to keep them in, as they've been enjoying going out for more than a year now - since before this person moved in, in fact - and they're generally very safe roaming out back, but I do respect the fact that she's not too happy that they're interfering with her garden. She claims to have tried everything and given up; I have no idea what she actually has tried, as she didn't really seem to want to discuss the subject, seemed politely but annoyedly resigned, so I feel the onus is on me. But other than try and fence little areas in the bushes that they sneak through (and they could still just jump onto and over the fence), I'm at a real loss as to what I might do to resolve the situation. I want to keep both neighbor and cats happy, but have no idea how I might acheive this! Any ideas would be most gratefully received. :) Ann P.S. She never actually brought it up, but we had to go and ask her when we saw her out back once if the cats were bothering her or interfering with her garden, and got the answer we'd hoped not to hear! All the more reason I wish I could do something about it, because even though she's doesn't really go out of her way to be neighborly to us, she's always been polite and never made the stink that she could have about the cats, so I'd really like to try and show her some consideration in return. |
Great ideas about pepper and the box! To be honest, I'm not sure what
they're doing in particular, just that when my hubby said, "I hope the cats aren't bothering you," and I said, "They're not messing up your garden or anything, are they?" she just looked sheepish and nodded. So I don't know if they're chewing, digging, pooping, or what, but the box sure couldn't hurt, as I know they use their box a *lot* less when they're going outside a lot (virtually never, unless I don't let them out for a day), so they must be going somewhere, and her garden is as likely a place as any. I have seen one of them use our yard, which is a bit of a wasteland at the moment, so it stands to reason they very well might be using the nice soft soil in hers as well. And the pepper thing is great, too (similar to the mothballs, except no question as to toxicity), I'll definitely have to try that! I was also thinking some kind of extention for our garden wall; before we bought the place, the landlord replaced the crumbled half of the wall with a fence (after years of hassle from the previous neighbors, since before we moved in!), and that's too thin for them to jump on (I *think*), but part of the remaining wall is low enough for them to jump on and over, and they do, so I was also thinking maybe something to extend that a bit higher, but not sure what....but anyway, those other ideas sound really helpful, and will definitely try them! Thanks to everyone who responded, what a great bunch.... :) Ann |
"pcb" wrote in message ... bewtifulfreak wrote: ... so I was also thinking maybe something to extend that a bit higher, but not sure what....but anyway, those other ideas sound really helpful, and will definitely try them! Thanks to everyone who responded, what a great bunch.... :) Ann I had something similar to this made in my garden. http://www.mainecoonguild.org.uk/Gar...en_safety.html Maybe it will give you some ideas of what you can do in your own garden. pcb Nice! |
"pcb" wrote in message
... I had something similar to this made in my garden. http://www.mainecoonguild.org.uk/Gar...en_safety.html Maybe it will give you some ideas of what you can do in your own garden. Another good idea, especially because my spoil sport husband had to go and mention that, helpful though many of the ideas mentioned have been, the frequent rains of England could interfere with many of them, while it doesn't stop the cats going out any (they may hate the idea of baths, but they sure don't seem to mind the rain)! So, although I'm definitely still going to try many of the other good ideas suggested - we do get a decent dry spell in summer - a large enclosure like that might work best in the long run; not only would it please the neighbor with the garden, but the other neighbors' dog would probably appreciate not being harassed any more as well! Only thing is, it looks *terribly* expensive, and we're permanently broke at the moment, at least until some things get paid off, so that good idea will have to be filed at the moment for future reference.... :) Ann |
"bewtifulfreak" wrote in message ... "pcb" wrote in message ... I had something similar to this made in my garden. http://www.mainecoonguild.org.uk/Gar...en_safety.html Maybe it will give you some ideas of what you can do in your own garden. Another good idea, especially because my spoil sport husband had to go and mention that, helpful though many of the ideas mentioned have been, the frequent rains of England could interfere with many of them, while it doesn't stop the cats going out any (they may hate the idea of baths, but they sure don't seem to mind the rain)! So, although I'm definitely still going to try many of the other good ideas suggested - we do get a decent dry spell in summer - a large enclosure like that might work best in the long run; not only would it please the neighbor with the garden, but the other neighbors' dog would probably appreciate not being harassed any more as well! Only thing is, it looks *terribly* expensive, and we're permanently broke at the moment, at least until some things get paid off, so that good idea will have to be filed at the moment for future reference.... :) I bet it's not that expensive if done by hubby! What a great fun project too and the website was nice enough to provide instructions. I think it looks wonderful! I don't have a problem with Sasha leaving her yard but I may do something similar just because I like the looks and it will keep strays from harassing Sasha when she plays outside. Print it out, go over it with your hubby and modify to fit your needs then go down to the local hardware and price it out. You may be surprised since it doesn't have to be made out of 2x4. AG |
"pcb" wrote in message
... I had something similar to this made in my garden. http://www.mainecoonguild.org.uk/Gar...en_safety.html What a beautiful garden! |
http://www.feralcat.com/fence.html
http://www.catfence.com/pictures.htm This diagram shows you the basic idea http://www.catfence.com/images/drawing.jpg Adding a layer of "fencing material" atop your existing fence that tilts in toward your yard. Can be done inexpensively as a family project. Another good pic for the idea http://www.lisaviolet.com/cathouse/backyard.html Use google, and search. Cat fencing is common. "bewtifulfreak" wrote in message ... Anyone have suggestions for keeping your cats out of a garden they're unwelcome in? I don't want to have to keep them in, as they've been enjoying going out for more than a year now - since before this person moved in, in fact - and they're generally very safe roaming out back, but I do respect the fact that she's not too happy that they're interfering with her garden. She claims to have tried everything and given up; I have no idea what she actually has tried, as she didn't really seem to want to discuss the subject, seemed politely but annoyedly resigned, so I feel the onus is on me. But other than try and fence little areas in the bushes that they sneak through (and they could still just jump onto and over the fence), I'm at a real loss as to what I might do to resolve the situation. I want to keep both neighbor and cats happy, but have no idea how I might acheive this! Any ideas would be most gratefully received. :) Ann P.S. She never actually brought it up, but we had to go and ask her when we saw her out back once if the cats were bothering her or interfering with her garden, and got the answer we'd hoped not to hear! All the more reason I wish I could do something about it, because even though she's doesn't really go out of her way to be neighborly to us, she's always been polite and never made the stink that she could have about the cats, so I'd really like to try and show her some consideration in return. |
"bewtifulfreak" wrote in message ... Anyone have suggestions for keeping your cats out of a garden they're unwelcome in? I don't want to have to keep them in, as they've been enjoying going out for more than a year now - since before this person moved in, in fact - and they're generally very safe roaming out back, but I do respect the fact that she's not too happy that they're interfering with her garden. She claims to have tried everything and given up; I have no idea what she actually has tried, as she didn't really seem to want to discuss the subject, seemed politely but annoyedly resigned, so I feel the onus is on me. Some neighbours are like that. But try this: I actually suggested this to my other neighbour [nice one] who di the right thing and came and told me that our cat kept ****ing and it's statring to smell on her air conditioner unit. So I suggested use a water bottle and every time they go where they are not suppose to just squirt them with the water bottle. It worked wonders. ;o) TT |
On Wed, 30 Jul 2003, bewtifulfreak wrote:
"Cheryl" wrote in message I need to add a picture from the outside, but here is one of my kitties enjoying the sun http://community.webshots.com/photo/...82978103lvhuIP Your Shadow's a doll, he looks almost exactly like my Greebo (big ol' black boy with teddy bear face)! Aww Cheryl *hug* !! I don't usually get to look at everyone's photos because pine doesn't support links (and I haven't figured out how to cut and paste with the windows 2000 telnet box), but I had to see Shadow, I feel like he's out brother! He's just as handsome as can be. I'm looking at your after hospital pics now, and I feel so bad for both of you. I know just how you felt. It makes me sad to see the little shaved spot on Shadow's leg, h0p had them in his front and back legs each more than once the first time, and has a new one now. It always bothered me that Sunny died with her front legs shaved like that ...just didn't seem right. Well, hell. that all got more maudlin than I'd intended! Shadow's awesome, he reminds me of my Sam :) Dee |
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