Because she goes in their yard and kills birds. Should we get rid of her? The vet said to put her on a leash, but that doesn't work. Any suggestions on what to do?
2006-07-05 15:25:24 · 13 answers · asked by karma 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
cats who have been neutered/spayed roam less, and are more likely to stick closer to home
Cats with bells on their collars have a harder time killing birds and other animals
If you really want to train your cat to stay out of your neighbors yard, you could try using water. Spraying the cat with a hose or sprinkler system whenever you catch him wandering in that particular yard might make him more wary of going there.
You might want to just try to make your cat an indoor cat. I am considering that option myself. Neighbors can be mean, and you never know when they will start doing something to harm your pet out of spite.
2006-07-05 19:02:39 · answer #1 · answered by ivehadit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I honestly don't know what your neighbor can do about a cat in their yard killing birds and the police wont be able to do anything either. There are millions of cats in the world. You cant keep them contained unless you keep it in the house. If you really care what your neighbors think about the cat then you should probably give it to a humane society or advertise a free cat in the local paper. If you live in ohio I will take it. I have lots of cats. I love them.
2006-07-05 22:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by justmyjusrty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never get rid of my cats. Probably all you can do is to keep her inside or move. Your neighbor sounds like a jerk, but it's his right to not have unwanted animals on his property. Apparently, he's very fond of birds and should be able to enjoy them in his own yard. I wouldn't let anyone make me get rid of my little babies though!
2006-07-05 22:40:46 · answer #3 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Police? Your neighbors don't have to go that extream. And obviously you must love your cat alot since you gave the option of givening her away and besides that's a cat's NATURE so your neighbors are going to have to get used to it. FINE i'll give you some advice then why don't you just give your cat cat food?
2006-07-05 22:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by EREX94 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is in a cat's nature to kill birds. That said, keep your cat inside. Turn it into a housecat. If you say, "But it's used to going outside", I'll tell you that my parents used to let their cats outside but now there are nesting eagles looking for snacks so they have turned them into indoor cats.
2006-07-05 22:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by PuttPutt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could talk to a lawyer, or to the police. Maybe you aren't breaking any laws, and have nothing to worry about ... other than the neighbors won't like you.
2006-07-05 23:05:23 · answer #6 · answered by genericman1998 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep her inside! While she may not be a happy kitty at first (she will think you're cramping her style) at least she'll be safe.
Has she been fixed? If not, having her spayed might very well help curb her want to wander.
She will live longer and remain healthier if she's spayed and kept inside.
2006-07-05 23:01:51 · answer #7 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get rid of the cat if you can't keep it on your own property. Nothing is more annoying to a person who does not "adore" your pet than to have to deal with the annoyances of your animal destroying stuff on their property. Cats are bad about scratching paint on cars by climbing on them to get warm.
2006-07-05 22:32:06 · answer #8 · answered by hot stuff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well just try to keep it inside most of the day and let it out every once in a while to get fresh air and just watch him when you let him outside!
2006-07-05 22:31:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, get rid of your neighbor.
2006-07-05 23:52:41 · answer #10 · answered by cosmosclara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋