How to keep cat away from my neighbour?

krlyr

McKneff wrote: »

You cant control cats, the problem is hers, not yours

If she doesn't want the cat to get into her house, it should be her taking measures to stop it.

It may be her problem in the eyes of the (lacking, IMO) law but I think cat owners need to take responsibility and have some thought for those not so keen on the species. What if the neighbour had a more serious reason than dislike - a phobia or an allergy, pehaps? Who is the OP to dictate that her neighbour never opens her own windows more than a crack, so OP can ditch responsibility for her cat.

If securing your whole garden isn't an option OP, maybe look into a cat run/aviary type setup. Yes, there may be no legal obligation to but out of a sense of morals, or to maintain neighbourly relations, I'd be taking on the issue myself, rather than passing the buck to the neighbour in the form of water pistols etc.

As a dog owner, I wouldn't be able to tell a neighbour it's their duty to put up a tall enough, strong enough fence to keep my dog out of their garden - it's my duty to keep my dog under control. I really think cat owners need to step up and do the same (and yes, I do realise it's harder to control/contain a cat but it's not impossible - look at countries like Australia or even the US where freeroaming cats aren't half as common as in the UK)

System

McKneff wrote: »

:t:t.................

BUT
cat owners do have a general duty at law to take reasonable care to ensure that their cats do not cause injury to people or damage to property.

They may not be held responsible for trespass but they can be held responsible for damage or injury as I said.

McKneff

!!!!!! wrote: »

BUT
cat owners do have a general duty at law to take reasonable care to ensure that their cats do not cause injury to people or damage to property.

They may not be held responsible for trespass but they can be held responsible for damage or injury as I said.

They cant be held responsible, simple as that.

Can you post a link to where any cat owner, anywhere has ever been prosecuted because his/her cat was naughty.

I once had an irate neighbour effing and blinding at me as I got in my car because his lawn had cat poo on it. We have 7 cats in the close where we live. It would have been better him just picking it up hygienically than making an absolute fool of himself and teaching his three children who were present that effing and blinding in public is okay.....

Treevo

!!!!!! wrote: »

BUT
cat owners do have a general duty at law to take reasonable care to ensure that their cats do not cause injury to people or damage to property.

They may not be held responsible for trespass but they can be held responsible for damage or injury as I said.

No, they don't. You can't just make laws up in your head and pretend they exist in the real world.

dandelionclock30

I wouldnt be advocating that the neighbour throws water over the cat in this weather.Last thing you want is a poorly cat with a bad cold/pneumonia and all the vet bills.

System

Treevo wrote: »

No, they don't. You can't just make laws up in your head and pretend they exist in the real world.

I don't have to make it up.

Donoghue v Stevenson

And others listed here

Treevo

!!!!!! wrote: »

I don't have to make it up.

Donoghue v Stevenson

And others listed here

None of which apply to cats.

I think it's probably time you put down the vodka.

Better_Off_1983

I have a cat and I do not let him out because of the nutters in the neighbourhood!

People may think that me keeping a cat indoors is cruel.. but he is my pet and he is very happy being indoors and with the messages above... I am glad I keep in indoors so that he is not a nuisance to the neighbours and I do not want to give the residents the choice to poison him!

System

Treevo wrote: »

None of which apply to cats.

Correct, they apply to the owner of ANY property. The law and even Cats Protection say that the owner has a duty of care. However if you wish to carry on living in your own little world then who am I to spoil your fantasy.

Treevo wrote: »

I think it's probably time you put down the vodka.

Oh dear, do you associate any comment that you don't like to somebody affected by alcohol? That comment probably says more about you since you know nothing about me and my drinking habits

codemonkey

I can see both sides of this.

Our neighbour has 3 or 4 cats which just love our garden and we can't leave the kitchen door open when it's hot because their cat will come in. I even have to close it behind me when I'm hanging out washing. I'm allergic to cats so having one coming into the house is pretty uncomfortable for me. Also we can't do any gardening or make a snowman (at the moment) in our garden without cleaning up cat poo and it's really, really annoying!!! I don't mind cleaning up animal poo but I'd rather it came from an animal I actually owned rather than being foisted upon me.

But they're cats. What can you do?