the neighbours cat is terrifying mine! In our own garden! Any suggestions?

Answer 1

I have to say that this is a tremendously difficult situation to resolve. The neighbour's cat obviously considers your garden part of its own territory, and there's no way to convince it otherwise.

To the other cat, yours is an invader, and must be challenging it for control of the area. Imagine if you found a stranger in your bedroom!

Dropping the problem on the neighbour is unfair: in real terms it was you that created the predicament by bringing your cat into a previously stable situation. But blame doesn't really count here - this is natural behaviour in an unnatural human environment. Cats don't know about gardens! Normally, your cat would move away to an uncontested area, but in this case it can't.

It is possible that everything could be stabilised again, once the other cat a) is convinced that it's not in any danger from yours, and b) learns that your garden belongs to your cat, and gives it up. It won't be easy, and I suspect that your cat is going to have a rough time until the issue is resolved.

Back your cat up, and show the other cat that yours has Friends. Use a water squirter as suggested.

You don't mention the relative ages, sexes and sizes of the cats, or whether they're neutered or not. If they're both entire, adult toms you have a real problem, because the situation makes them deadly rivals for territory and mates. If yours is not neutered, have it done, and if necessary insist that the neighbours do likewise. They'll both be happier for it, believe me. And they'll be less combative.

After a time, the two cats should settle for shouting at each other (wowling) without actual fighting. At that stage you can probably let them sort it out by themselves. In time they may become friends and allies, and go beating up other newcomers.

Sympathy and good luck to both of you.

CD

Answer 2

In many ways you have to accept this as the law of the jungle, this is about territory and if cat is scared of the other cat nothing you can do will change that overly much. Animals do not recognise fences or borders that much. You could make your presence felt in the garden and this may either intimidate the other cat or give your cat the impetus to fight back (ie this is my territory and this is my pride) then again it may not. Water pistols/super soakers do work but you will need to be diligent every-time the cat appears soak it, every-time if they can get away with it ocassionaly they may still come. Ultimately though the cats will sort it out for themselves and it will calm down once the leader is properly established.

Answer 3

For one, your cat should not be outside without you, too many diseases and too many animals that can hurt your cat and there are evil people out there that will hurt and or kill your cat. I would call the animal control and let them know that you are making a complaint that a neighbors cat is bothering you. I would make sure that your cat has shots first so you don't get a ticket. I am not saying that you would, it is just that herem it is illegal to let animals run freely. But make a complaint and the animal control or humane society will have a talk with them or they will have to take the cat in them selves, of vcourse, this is the unfortunate part, the animal control will kill it. Good Luck, I hope you talk to your neighbor and ask them to keep their cat indoors or on their own property. I would start there.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

After reading your question, I consulted my copy of "Neighbor law."

Suggestions are to make a written list of complaint. Learn the law or local ordinance... such as loose/unsupervised, or maintaining control of pets. Find out who else is affected. Approach the neighbor, but assume that they don't know about the problem. When approaching the neighbor try to do it on neutral ground such as "accidently" running into them at the super market, service station, fast food restaurant, etc..., talk about something else first, then state the complaint.

If it isn't resolved in this manner, make the complaint to neighbor in writing and present the law or ordinance.

As a final solution, turn to local authorities for help and present your documentation such as date, and time of verbal attempt to resolve the matter, original copy of written complaint and law or local ordinance.

Even if it means putting up with the problem for a time while you accomplish this... you will have exhibited your tolerance and discipline, and be in a better position to get the problem resolved.

Hopefully this has helped in some small way. Let me know if I can be of further assistance.

Answer 6

Everytime the neighbours cat gets in your garden spray it with water.

Answer 7

We have a big bully next door as well, however after a few weeks the cats sorted themselves out. they will find a pecking order quick enough, just allow them to sort it out and check your cat after each run in for any nasty wounds, normally will happen once and then it is just a case of hisses and spits for a while longer.

Answer 8

that's funny, like next doors cat KNOWS its your garden, as far as the cat is concerned, its a territory thing, maybe you moved in after your neighbours did? maybe you got your cat after the neighbours had theirs.
It will die down, this is what happens in the animal kingdom, your cat will learn to keep in line with bossy puss next door.
I know it seems unfair but this is the way they think.

Answer 9

The solution to your problem is easy. Keep your cat indoors where it is safe and you will have less vet bills to pay. Indoor cats live longer and healthier.
There are too many dangers for them outside and they will be purrfectly content to living indoors.

Answer 10

We had this problem when we moved house i noticed that there was already a cat that comes round in our garden - now evrytime i see it as long as there is no one about i spray water at it!