My cat hates dogs, neighbours have new puppy...

jenny_ramone

Jerryjerryjerry wrote: »

If you can't control your cat, then you should get rid of it. I am amazed at your attitude.

I'm guessing you don't have a cat, if you think they can be controlled! I'd like to add that Clarence has never injured a dog because I have always jumped in and stopped him. And what attitude? My attitude of doing all I can to make sure nothing happens???

gettingready

jenny_ramone wrote: »

Oh stop it, I feel daft lol

Going to other next door, will take to their gold fish and see what she says

jenny_ramone

Jerryjerryjerry wrote: »

If you can't control your cat, then you should get rid of it. I am amazed at your attitude.

I'm amazed at your attitude of "getting rid" of pets whenever something doesn't run smoothly.... unbelievable!

Fire_Fox

jenny_ramone wrote: »

a) I certainly wasn't suggesting that they shouldn't have got a puppy, but I would have considered all factors before just bringing one home.
b) How on earth am I supposed to stop my cat "trespassing" on their garden?
Because c) we cannot cat proof a 4ft fence on all sides, bearing in mind it only consists of 3 planks with big gaps in between - I also don't see how they're going to stop the puppy coming into MY garden when it's a bit bigger, but hey...

Anyway, I have been outside with him this afternoon keeping an eye on him to see how he reacts, and have had a chat with the neighbours about it. So far, all fine.

Thanks for the advice...

You can catproof a fence on all sides, you can build a secure run for your cat or you can see if a behaviourist is covered on your pet insurance. I would suggest you take action, you don't want the puppy attacked and your cat PTS for being vicious/ dangerous. If the puppy comes into your garden then the neighbours are at fault, they are legally responsible for ensuring their dog is under control at all times. The obvious solution is to work together on a fencing solution that keeps puppy on one side of the fence and your cat on the other. You can get netting specially designed for pets which might work with your existing fencing, then you need a 'topper'.

tbourner

jenny_ramone wrote: »

I'm guessing you don't have a cat, if you think they can be controlled!

Any animal can be controlled, read Don't Shoot the Dog.

chris_n_tj

Jenny we have all lost the plot at some time or other over our beautiful furbabies dogs or cats. Myself more than many I hasten to add. I am sorry I did find your first post funny, I cant help it silly things make me laugh.

But as you have later said you are only trying to do the "right thing" then i will say good on you xxx

Caroline_a

Jenny, has your cat been neutered? I ask as I noted the scratches on his face and neutered cats normally don't scrap (as they are too damned lazy lol).

jenny_ramone

Fire_Fox wrote: »

You can catproof a fence on all sides, you can build a secure run for your cat or you can see if a behaviourist is covered on your pet insurance. I would suggest you take action, you don't want the puppy attacked and your cat PTS for being vicious/ dangerous. If the puppy comes into your garden then the neighbours are at fault, they are legally responsible for ensuring their dog is under control at all times. The obvious solution is to work together on a fencing solution that keeps puppy on one side of the fence and your cat on the other. You can get netting specially designed for pets which might work with your existing fencing, then you need a 'topper'.

I have looked into a behaviourist under my pet insurance, but needs to go through vet so I shall have a chat with them. Cat proofing is difficult because I'm in the middle of a row of terraced houses, all of which have waist height planked fences between each garden so he could go round the other side of their garden (if that makes sense) unless I just cat proof my garden, but would need to completely change the fences on both sides... And I'm renting, so it's something I would need to chat to my landlord about, which I'm obv willing to do if needs be... Anyway, so far it seems that I have panicked over nothing as Clarence was good as gold while the puppy was outside (whilst we all hovered nervously nearby!)

jenny_ramone

chris_n_tj wrote: »

But as you have later said you are only trying to do the "right thing" then i will say good on you xxx

Awww thanks

Jerryjerryjerry

jenny_ramone wrote: »

I'm amazed at your attitude of "getting rid" of pets whenever something doesn't run smoothly.... unbelievable!

Look. Its pretty straight forward. If a cat, any cat was in MY garden attacking my poor dog, then I would throttle the cat using as much force as possible. Then i'd sue the hell out of the owner. If she doesn't mind any of those scenarios.. fair enough. Otherwise, get rid.

Clear enough?