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Suggestions to prevent cats doing business around HA properties?
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witchy1066 wrote: »I know but if the cats are feral the problem for the OP will only get worse
If our semi-wild one here is anything to go by, then I couldn't agree more. He never buries anything and leaves it at strategic points to mark his territory.
However, we're a big site, so against that I balance the fact that rabbits and rats are non-existent, and even mice are a rarity in the barns.
On balance, I'm willing to tolerate our semi-feral, who was here before us. There are some positives to having cats around, especially if you're rural, or close to fast food outlets etc.
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If our semi-wild one here is anything to go by, then I couldn't agree more. He never buries anything and leaves it at strategic points to mark his territory.
However, we're a big site, so against that I balance the fact that rabbits and rats are non-existent, and even mice are a rarity in the barns.
On balance, I'm willing to tolerate our semi-feral, who was here before us. There are some positives to having cats around, especially if you're rural, or close to fast food outlets etc.
We're rural too although we don't have as big a site as you. Prior to this we lived beside woods in a conservation area. In neither house did we have mice - until the monsters brought them in. So you can't always win!
The love we get from them and the way they appreciate our love is what binds us to them.0 -
If our semi-wild one here is anything to go by, then I couldn't agree more. He never buries anything and leaves it at strategic points to mark his territory.
However, we're a big site, so against that I balance the fact that rabbits and rats are non-existent, and even mice are a rarity in the barns.
On balance, I'm willing to tolerate our semi-feral, who was here before us. There are some positives to having cats around, especially if you're rural, or close to fast food outlets etc.
unfortunately the cats around here are not good ratters, and the rats are a far worse problem but that's the price one pays for living in a rural area by the sea I suppose,
one of our elderly neighbours had her lawn completely dug up by badgers so I think stray cats are a minor problem :rotfl:
sorry OP we seem to be going off track here but hope you got some useful ideas0 -
Hopefully it would take care of you.
You are a pathetic troll and now being ignored.mikeandrach wrote: »get a Doberman, problem solved, and free security0 -
its a serious suggestion for a practical way to solve a problem, im not a troll iim a 29 year old sophisticated male, own teeth own car the lot, don't judge me by your standards0
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It never ceases to amaze me why people think cats can be
contained like dogs, apart from putting them into an escape proof cage how would
one expect a cat owner to contain their cat and prevent then doing as they
please , cats are very agile , excellent climbers and its almost impossible to
make an escape proof garden they can also be totally independent from their
owners should they so choose and there are of course innumerable feral cats in
most areas. I know its unpleasant and I do sympathise but containing cats is
almost an impossible task and as they aren't licensed there is no law that can
be broken.
So why buy/own a cat?, you admit they can't be controlled,so why do owners impose their filthy habits on the rest of Society.
Correct me if I'm wrong but weren't dogs wild animals before they were domesticated.. Your making excuses for cat owners who in 99.9% of cases couldn't give a rats a*r*s*e about their cats taking a dump in peoples gardens as long its not theirs.Some people have "house" cats that stay indoors,the truth is cat owners are too lazy.
I had a pathetic excuse for a cat owner tell me that If I caught their cat taking a dump in my garden I was to tell them and they would come and clean it up........Its rare to actually catch them in the act ,you tend to find the results the next morning.
Not sure how the law stands now but in the past they were classed as vermin and could be shot...0 -
fionajbanana wrote: »The HA maintain and own the areas around the 4 houses and 10 flats. My house is leasehold and I pay £25 pa ground rent - lease is 125 years.
To be fair i'm still a bit confused, as I would have thought if you want to make changes to the area you would have to pay for them? And probably have the go ahead from HA if it has anything to do with their land. If you know anyone with larger gravel they could give you, it would be worth a try, mine really doesn't like it, avoids it most of the time as it makes her walk like she's got moon boots on.Yep...still at it, working out how to retire early.:D....... Going to have to rethink that scenario as have been screwed over by the company. A work in progress.0 -
moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »Re the cat that "beat up" other cats and problem solved....I'd just like to know whether its possible to work out which cats are going to be more "territorial" than others and be cute/cuddly kitty for their owners, but "holy terrors" for any other cats trying to come onto "their" territory:rotfl:
Hmmmm....
It was an amusing aside , donut
It was also preceded by two bits of advice based on actually dealing with this situation.....Stop! Think. Read the small print. Trust nothing and assume that it is your responsibility. That way it rarely goes wrong.
Actively hunting down the person who invented the imaginary tenure, "share freehold"; if you can show me one I will produce my daughter's unicorn0 -
To be fair i'm still a bit confused, as I would have thought if you want to make changes to the area you would have to pay for them? And probably have the go ahead from HA if it has anything to do with their land. If you know anyone with larger gravel they could give you, it would be worth a try, mine really doesn't like it, avoids it most of the time as it makes her walk like she's got moon boots on.
Frankly if a few neighbours shovelled up the gravel and replaced it with a few bags of larger stones, the HA are unlikely to notice.
if asked shrug " didnt you do it"?
besides its one less problem for the HA staff to deal with so if they did notice it whey would "forget to make a note"Stop! Think. Read the small print. Trust nothing and assume that it is your responsibility. That way it rarely goes wrong.
Actively hunting down the person who invented the imaginary tenure, "share freehold"; if you can show me one I will produce my daughter's unicorn0 -
leveller2911 wrote: »So why buy/own a cat?, you admit they can't be controlled,so why do owners impose their filthy habits on the rest of Society.
Correct me if I'm wrong but weren't dogs wild animals before they were domesticated.. Your making excuses for cat owners who in 99.9% of cases couldn't give a rats a*r*s*e about their cats taking a dump in peoples gardens as long its not theirs.Some people have "house" cats that stay indoors,the truth is cat owners are too lazy.
I had a pathetic excuse for a cat owner tell me that If I caught their cat taking a dump in my garden I was to tell them and they would come and clean it up........Its rare to actually catch them in the act ,you tend to find the results the next morning.
Not sure how the law stands now but in the past they were classed as vermin and could be shot...
Charming!!
It is true cats can't be controlled, however lots of owners do have litter trays that their cats use. For instance, mine will only use her tray, and will only go outside in her own back garden.
There are plenty of people who litter, pizz in the street when drunk , and have kids that could be classed as vermin and are uncontrolled....lolYep...still at it, working out how to retire early.:D....... Going to have to rethink that scenario as have been screwed over by the company. A work in progress.0
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