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BANG! SMACK!
I'm sitting here peacefully reading posts when all of a sudden, BANG! SMACK!
That neighbor's cat is roaming around again. Persia was looking out the window of my (home) office and here comes that friggin cat. Persia charged at the window then smacked at it with her paw. (Scared the crap out of me, I might add.) Of course her tail bristled completely up. Had to go out and chase that stupid cat away again. Now it's not content to visit the back yard by the patio; it has to come around front to annoy Persia too. (sigh) I really wish there was something I could do. I am sorely tempted to extreme measures, as I've mentioned in the past; aka trap the cat and take it to a no-kill shelter. Approaching the woman has already been tried. You may recall, she claims the cat just "gets out" but she has three cats and they can't all just "get out" every day. I see them all roaming around. This is the only one that comes onto my property to antagonize Persia, though. For those not familiar, my abode is situated on the corner of a rather busy residential street. People come around that corner ninety-to-nothing; one day I'll see that cat dead by the side of the road. And the woman doesn't seem to think it's an issue. (sigh) Jill |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message
. .. I'm sitting here peacefully reading posts when all of a sudden, BANG! SMACK! That neighbor's cat is roaming around again. Persia was looking out the window of my (home) office and here comes that friggin cat. Persia charged at the window then smacked at it with her paw. (Scared the crap out of me, I might add.) Of course her tail bristled completely up. Had to go out and chase that stupid cat away again. Now it's not content to visit the back yard by the patio; it has to come around front to annoy Persia too. (sigh) I really wish there was something I could do. I am sorely tempted to extreme measures, as I've mentioned in the past; aka trap the cat and take it to a no-kill shelter. Approaching the woman has already been tried. You may recall, she claims the cat just "gets out" but she has three cats and they can't all just "get out" every day. I see them all roaming around. This is the only one that comes onto my property to antagonize Persia, though. For those not familiar, my abode is situated on the corner of a rather busy residential street. People come around that corner ninety-to-nothing; one day I'll see that cat dead by the side of the road. And the woman doesn't seem to think it's an issue. (sigh) that's tough. Why are people like that? Purrs for you and Persia and for that little neighbourhood pest - I wish he would have the sense to go off and find himself a better and safer home! -- :: lewe ------------------------------------------------------------- lewemi at yahoo dot se || cat pics: photos.yahoo.com/lewemi |
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On Sat, 28 Feb 2004 18:15:39 +0100, "lewe"
wrote: "jmcquown" wrote in message ... I'm sitting here peacefully reading posts when all of a sudden, BANG! SMACK! That neighbor's cat is roaming around again. Persia was looking out the window of my (home) office and here comes that friggin cat. Persia charged at the window then smacked at it with her paw. (Scared the crap out of me, I might add.) Of course her tail bristled completely up. Had to go out and chase that stupid cat away again. Now it's not content to visit the back yard by the patio; it has to come around front to annoy Persia too. (sigh) I really wish there was something I could do. I am sorely tempted to extreme measures, as I've mentioned in the past; aka trap the cat and take it to a no-kill shelter. Approaching the woman has already been tried. You may recall, she claims the cat just "gets out" but she has three cats and they can't all just "get out" every day. I see them all roaming around. This is the only one that comes onto my property to antagonize Persia, though. For those not familiar, my abode is situated on the corner of a rather busy residential street. People come around that corner ninety-to-nothing; one day I'll see that cat dead by the side of the road. And the woman doesn't seem to think it's an issue. (sigh) that's tough. Why are people like that? Purrs for you and Persia and for that little neighbourhood pest - I wish he would have the sense to go off and find himself a better and safer home! That is probably just what he is trying to do -- but they keep chasing him off. |
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m. L. Briggs wrote:
On Sat, 28 Feb 2004 18:15:39 +0100, "lewe" wrote: "jmcquown" wrote in message . .. I'm sitting here peacefully reading posts when all of a sudden, BANG! SMACK! That neighbor's cat is roaming around again. Persia was looking out the window of my (home) office and here comes that friggin cat. Persia charged at the window then smacked at it with her paw. (Scared the crap out of me, I might add.) For those not familiar, my abode is situated on the corner of a rather busy residential street. People come around that corner ninety-to-nothing; one day I'll see that cat dead by the side of the road. And the woman doesn't seem to think it's an issue. (sigh) that's tough. Why are people like that? Purrs for you and Persia and for that little neighbourhood pest - I wish he would have the sense to go off and find himself a better and safer home! That is probably just what he is trying to do -- but they keep chasing him off. Persia *hates* this other cat. This is a single-cat household. The Animal Control people back me up - to trap the cat and take it to one of their no-kill shelters. There, it can be adopted by someone who will actually take care of it and not just let it run around across a busy street. But I can't quite bring myself to do that, yet. Jill |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message
. .. I'm sitting here peacefully reading posts when all of a sudden, BANG! SMACK! That neighbor's cat is roaming around again. Persia was looking out the window of my (home) office and here comes that friggin cat. Persia charged at the window then smacked at it with her paw. (Scared the crap out of me, I might add.) Of course her tail bristled completely up. Had to go out and chase that stupid cat away again. Now it's not content to visit the back yard by the patio; it has to come around front to annoy Persia too. (sigh) I really wish there was something I could do. I am sorely tempted to extreme measures, as I've mentioned in the past; aka trap the cat and take it to a no-kill shelter. Approaching the woman has already been tried. You may recall, she claims the cat just "gets out" but she has three cats and they can't all just "get out" every day. I see them all roaming around. This is the only one that comes onto my property to antagonize Persia, though. For those not familiar, my abode is situated on the corner of a rather busy residential street. People come around that corner ninety-to-nothing; one day I'll see that cat dead by the side of the road. And the woman doesn't seem to think it's an issue. (sigh) Jill Is there one spot where the cat often comes (like under the window)? If so, how about putting a sprinkler in that spot. The next time you see the cat on or near that spot, instead of chasing it away, turn on the sprinkler. After a few soakings, it might decide to avoid your yard, at least. Joy |
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Persia *hates* this other cat. This is a single-cat household. The Animal
Control people back me up - to trap the cat and take it to one of their no-kill shelters. There, it can be adopted by someone who will actually take care of it and not just let it run around across a busy street. But I can't quite bring myself to do that, yet. Jill I understand being reluctant to do tha - I'd have a hard time doing that myself. But in the long run it would be a lot better for that cat, as well as for Persia. I'm sorry I can't remember Persia's details, but my job-hunting lately has be more absent-minded than usual. Does Persia go outside? Specifically, does she go in the front yard where this other cat is showing up? If not, then something like a cat repellant spray or one of those ultrasonic cat repellers might help keep it away from Persia's territory. |
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Dan M wrote:
Persia *hates* this other cat. This is a single-cat household. The Animal Control people back me up - to trap the cat and take it to one of their no-kill shelters. There, it can be adopted by someone who will actually take care of it and not just let it run around across a busy street. But I can't quite bring myself to do that, yet. Jill I understand being reluctant to do tha - I'd have a hard time doing that myself. But in the long run it would be a lot better for that cat, as well as for Persia. I'm sorry I can't remember Persia's details, but my job-hunting lately has be more absent-minded than usual. Does Persia go outside? Specifically, does she go in the front yard where this other cat is showing up? If not, then something like a cat repellant spray or one of those ultrasonic cat repellers might help keep it away from Persia's territory. Persia is a foundling and strictly an indoor cat. However, when the weather is nice (Spring is coming!) she sits outside in a "kitty walk" mesh enclosure with me on the patio. I don't want to put down sprays or repellants as I do encourage squirrels and birds to come visit. I'm sure this is what attracts this cat, however there is nothing to attract it to the front of my home which is where it was this morning. Jill |
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Yoj wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message . .. I'm sitting here peacefully reading posts when all of a sudden, BANG! SMACK! That neighbor's cat is roaming around again. Persia was looking out the window of my (home) office and here comes that friggin cat. Persia charged at the window then smacked at it with her paw. (Scared the crap out of me, I might add.) Of course her tail bristled completely up. Had to go out and chase that stupid cat away again. Now it's not content to visit the back yard by the patio; it has to come around front to annoy Persia too. (sigh) I really wish there was something I could do. I am sorely tempted to extreme measures, as I've mentioned in the past; aka trap the cat and take it to a no-kill shelter. Approaching the woman has already been tried. You may recall, she claims the cat just "gets out" but she has three cats and they can't all just "get out" every day. I see them all roaming around. This is the only one that comes onto my property to antagonize Persia, though. For those not familiar, my abode is situated on the corner of a rather busy residential street. People come around that corner ninety-to-nothing; one day I'll see that cat dead by the side of the road. And the woman doesn't seem to think it's an issue. (sigh) Jill Is there one spot where the cat often comes (like under the window)? If so, how about putting a sprinkler in that spot. The next time you see the cat on or near that spot, instead of chasing it away, turn on the sprinkler. After a few soakings, it might decide to avoid your yard, at least. Joy The cat just decided to switch to the front window from it's usual haunts in the back by the patio. Sneaky lil' devil. Oh well, when it warms up in a few weeks I'll have sprinklers out anyway Thanks for the suggestion! Jill |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message
. .. I'm sitting here peacefully reading posts when all of a sudden, BANG! SMACK! That neighbor's cat is roaming around again. Persia was looking out the window of my (home) office and here comes that friggin cat. Persia charged at the window then smacked at it with her paw. (Scared the crap out of me, I might add.) Of course her tail bristled completely up. Had to go out and chase that stupid cat away again. Now it's not content to visit the back yard by the patio; it has to come around front to annoy Persia too. (sigh) I really wish there was something I could do. I am sorely tempted to extreme measures, as I've mentioned in the past; aka trap the cat and take it to a no-kill shelter. Approaching the woman has already been tried. You may recall, she claims the cat just "gets out" but she has three cats and they can't all just "get out" every day. I see them all roaming around. This is the only one that comes onto my property to antagonize Persia, though. For those not familiar, my abode is situated on the corner of a rather busy residential street. People come around that corner ninety-to-nothing; one day I'll see that cat dead by the side of the road. And the woman doesn't seem to think it's an issue. (sigh) Jill What has the dialogue been with the owner of the cat? |
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LynC wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message . .. I'm sitting here peacefully reading posts when all of a sudden, BANG! SMACK! That neighbor's cat is roaming around again. Approaching the woman has already been tried. You may recall, she claims the cat just "gets out" but she has three cats and they can't all just "get out" every day. I see them all roaming around. This is the only one that comes onto my property to antagonize Persia, though. For those not familiar, my abode is situated on the corner of a rather busy residential street. People come around that corner ninety-to-nothing; one day I'll see that cat dead by the side of the road. And the woman doesn't seem to think it's an issue. (sigh) Jill What has the dialogue been with the owner of the cat? I asked her to keep her cat out of my yard. Her reaction was, "Hey, she gets out, I have three kids and three cats. I can't keep an eye on all of them." (Yeah, well then don't have *all* of them, is my reaction!) But, you see, the cat doesn't just "get out". I see all three of her cats out every day. I know she just opens the door and lets them out, or possibly has a cat-flap. But it is only this one I have a problem with, coming over and antagonizing Persia. The others seem to stay put in her yard across the street and down a-ways. Jill |
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