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Being a Considerate Cat Owner
"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 Last summer, Rita, the lady two doors down mentioned that Matilda "went" in her yard from time to time. The spot she had chosen wasn't a bother, but Rita was about to add a potted tree and was concerned that Matilda might start using that. The idea that I came up with and that worked, was to dump a couple of bags of top soil in a corner of my yard. I showed the pile to Matilda and said "here, this is for you." She used it right away. About a month later I asked Rita if Matilda had been down to her place again and she said "no." :c) I don't know if doing this would work for your cats but it has worked for Matilda. Judy |
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Fence your yard and install Cat Fence In (see it on our website) or build a generously sized cat enclosure in your backyard. That at least protects your cats. Not the neighbor's garden, however, as surely yours are not the only cats visiting her property. Fences can make better neighbors... Sharon Talbert Friends of Campus Cats www.campuscats.org On Tue, 29 Jul 2003, bewtifulfreak wrote: 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. |
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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. |
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"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 |
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bewtifulfreak wrote:
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. Offer to surround the perimeter of her garden with planted onions? (I've heard it's supposed to keep out wabbits.) |
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"Andy MacAskill" wrote in message
... Offer to surround the perimeter of her garden with planted onions? (I've heard it's supposed to keep out wabbits.) LOL....I wonder what she'd think of that? At least it would keep our rabbit out, not that he ever actually goes over there (he only roams the yard a little when we're sitting out there, and hasn't yet tried venturing into her garden, not that I'm sure he's found the way yet, or he just might)! |
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"Andy MacAskill" wrote in message ... bewtifulfreak wrote: 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. Offer to surround the perimeter of her garden with planted onions? (I've heard it's supposed to keep out wabbits.) But it's not wabbits she is trying to keep out is it? ;o) TT |
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Try puting mothbals around and in the garden. Also helps keep out ants,
may attract some birds. Spray some vinegar around the garden. Use cat repeling spray, may have to try a few brands. Find some flowers your cat don't like. Plant some around the garden. Some flowers even help keep away some nasty bugs. My cat positively *HATE* asterias (that star shaped fruit), it make her puke! Some slices or some juice may do the trick. Sprinkle some hot pepper chips or other strong spices in the area. Most cats don't like spices. Some pepper spray perhap. Alain bewtifulfreak nous aporta ses lumieres en ce 2003/07/29 12:33 : 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. |
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Try puting mothbals around and in the garden. Also helps keep out ants,
may attract some birds. Spray some vinegar around the garden. Use cat repeling spray, may have to try a few brands. Find some flowers your cat don't like. Plant some around the garden. Some flowers even help keep away some nasty bugs. My cat positively *HATE* asterias (that star shaped fruit), it make her puke! Some slices or some juice may do the trick. Sprinkle some hot pepper chips or other strong spices in the area. Most cats don't like spices. Some pepper spray perhap. Alain bewtifulfreak nous aporta ses lumieres en ce 2003/07/29 12:33 : 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. |
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On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 13:49:51 -0400, Alain
wrote: Try puting mothbals around and in the garden. Also helps keep out ants, may attract some birds. Spray some vinegar around the garden. Use cat repeling spray, may have to try a few brands. Find some flowers your cat don't like. Plant some around the garden. Some flowers even help keep away some nasty bugs. My cat positively *HATE* asterias (that star shaped fruit), it make her puke! Some slices or some juice may do the trick. Sprinkle some hot pepper chips or other strong spices in the area. Most cats don't like spices. Some pepper spray perhap. Alain Mothballs are dangerous for cats. Nan |
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