My 2 year old spayed cat loves to spend a couple of hours outside in the evenings running around and catching the occasional mouse.my neighbor across the street claims my cat is digging up his garden.The odd part of this is I have flower gardens all over my yard and she's never harmed any of them.He got the animal shelter to bring him a trap and he's set it so it's pratically in the alley behind his house and not in his garden.He baited it with sardines,and what cat wont be attracted to that?We try to keep Ginger in,but with kids constantly in and out of the house she manages to escape.I'm so afraid she'll get caught in the trap and dehydrate in this heat before anyone does anything.What can I do?There's no talking to this guy.
2006-07-19 15:31:27 · 27 answers · asked by tamarakbn 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
If you can see the trap from your house or get access to it without going into his yard, you can also get your cat back out of the trap. Make sure your cat has a collar on.
Contact the animal shelter and let them know that he's not set it in his yard as well... they may want to know that. You never know what he's told them in order to let him use the trap...
2006-07-19 15:40:10 · answer #1 · answered by Beth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! Sounds like you already tried talking to him. I'd call the animal department, and then if that doesn't work, the police. You should look closely on your cat's hands for dirt and claw marks to prove that your cat is not, in fact, digging up the neighbor's garden.
There's some way to prove it, so just maintain innocence. This may be cruel to the cat, but until problems are over, you may want to lock it in a room or keep a gate up...
Come to think of it: Keep a gate between the doorway/entry room. Cats can jump over things, but well the human is STEPPING over it, they will notice the cat quickly and the cat can't jump as fast.
During the busiest hours of the day, I'd lock the cat in a room with a litter box. They enjoy prowling around new places - just make sure there's nothing breakable in the room.
2006-07-19 22:38:53 · answer #2 · answered by I think... 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I truly understand what you are going through, as I also had a neighbor that did the same thing and our animal shelter set the trap and told me that I had to keep my cats out of his yard or they would take them. I lost some of my cats, and he started having mice in his home, so now he leaves the cats alone. Hope you don't loose your cat though. Try to keep a good eye on the cat and the trap.
2006-07-19 22:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by Ginger 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your cat probably is digging up his yard, but big deal. He will probably catch some feral cats and some raccoons before he catches your cat. Cats are cats. He probably has 25 wandering feral cats in his yard at night that he doesn't know about and he's blaming the cat he sees. Let me guess-- he is unemployed or retired. People with lives don't have time to do this sort of thing and that guy needs a better hobby. Maybe he has something you could call Code Enforcement about and get him stewing about something else.
2006-07-19 22:50:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you don't want to start a war w/ the neighbor try to check on the cat or the cage frequently to make sure its not trapped. Or if you like disable the cage or just take the sardines, eventually he'll get tired of replacing them.. Be care ful though I neighbor shot my husband's cat with a bb gun and killed in for getting on his new car. the police would do nothing we have no animal cruelty laws here in MD. Check your local authorities for laws
2006-07-19 22:39:39 · answer #5 · answered by JenFer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well a lot of times cats will not potty where they think home is. It's possible you cat is doing her duty in their garden. Out of experience it is gross when you are gardening and find cat poop. It is really stinky and can kill your flowers. I would try very hard to keep your cat in. If you have to put her in a cage inside the house when the kids are running in and out. Good Luck!
2006-07-19 22:38:16 · answer #6 · answered by Loo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if he catches it he is going to have to return it. if it dies he can get in trouble. i would go over there and de bate the trap try these things
Scatter pinecones in the areas the cats like to visit, especially under bushes. Ponderosa or other prickly cones work best.
-- Buy a commercial cat repellent and scatter or spray it in the places
-- Sprinkle heavy coats of pepper in those areas
2) Install "Cat Fence In" on top of your fence. It is speciallly designed barrier that "keeps your cat in your fenced in yard and stray cats out." The toll-free number is: 1-888-738-9099. Website: www.catfencein.com
2006-07-19 22:40:20 · answer #7 · answered by halfpint 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Set a trap for your neighbor. Place a can of his favorite brew inside the trap to bait him. Once caught feel free to poke him with a stick a couple of times just for fun. Then turn him over to your local asylum. There may even be a cash reward for this fella.
2006-07-19 22:36:54 · answer #8 · answered by M1NUS 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, u could call the local SPCA and talk to them about it. That is so sad that he is trying to catch ur beloved cat. U also might want to keep looking at the trap ( if u know where it is) to make sure that ur cat didnt accidentaly get trapped in it.
I feel u pain and i hope ur cat doesnt get hurt or captured.
Hope this helps!*=)
2006-07-19 22:40:10 · answer #9 · answered by Henleypaw 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe just keep the cat in your back yard. Put a fence or something so that she will only play in your yard. Or warn the kids to be careful not to let the cat out and be sure to tell you if she does get out.
2006-07-19 22:35:54 · answer #10 · answered by kellykellykelly16 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋