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Hi Paul and welcome to the forum. That's a difficult one... You say they have a cat flap, do they have their own cat? It looks like you've tried to reason with them and it's not worked, they 'seem' to be reciprocating the cat's friendship but you never know what goes on behind closed doors, so unless you have proof they are being 'cruel' to the cat I don't think the authorities would be of much help. The only thing I can think of is to 'enclose' your own garden, I know it'll mean that the cat won't have as much room to play, but at least you?ll know she?s safe ? I think this is far better than using cat pens as they are so small, especially if a cat?s been used to going out. The garden would have to be enclosed by a six foot fence (or mesh type grill) and then at the top it has to slope inwards about 45 degrees, this sloping bit would be ?loose? chicken wire (having enough supports so it doesn?t flop completely) as it will prevent the cat from being able to climb over and out. If this interests you here are instructions on how to construct it http://www.fabcats.org/is25.html Hope this helps! Let us know how you get on.. |
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It's worrying because they may get attached to her and one day decide to keep her. I'd let them know you don't mind them smoothing her but they must not feed her as she is allergic to wet food. If this doesn't work, next time you know she is there knock on their door and tell them you want her back, that way if they refuse you can report them to the police - this may show them that you mean business and put them off. Good luck |
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When I went back outside one of the family was outside and picked her up, and took her inside! I knocked on the door and got her back, I was furious at that time but bit my tongue and simply asked them (again) to stop calling her in! They've also "renamed" her (with a boys name too!) which is extremely upsetting for me (even though that may sound petty), especially because they know her name, and it's written on her collar! Looks like I may have to take the "penning in the garden" route, although that would be very tricky with our house. It's a bizzare situation, if I wanted a cat I'd adopt one from the RSPCA or a cat rescue centre, not from someone else's home! |
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Also think that Azz's suggestion may be worth a thought as at least you'll know she's safe, and not just from those neighbours but traffic accidents, dogs, silly children and not forgetting cat thieves! Would love to see some pictures if you do decide to enclose the garden as I may also be tempted Currently my cats are kept strictly indoors! |
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Hi Paul I know this might sound unfair but it might be worth keeping your little one in for a while get a cat litter tray and some toys and make a big fuss of her - your over friendly neighbours might get the message then? It must be really upsetting for you. Abbi |
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For three nights it was fine, then early one morning I hear from my bedroom the neighbours calling her in again. That's why I posted the first message really, I'm wondering what to do next! When I whizzed round there to get her back she apparently had "snuck in again" and it was "the first time we've let her in in ages"..... Grrrrrr. Thanks for the suggestion though! |
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It must be hard especially as they are neighbours and getting nasty could end in you not speaking again - what is the relationship like and have you lived there long? Do they know how upset this is making you? Abbi |
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Hi there, Just joined. sorry to hear about your dilemma and the distress it is causing you. In Australia we have curfews on cats out at night - for lots of animal rescue reasons - saving the native fauna. Cats are nocturnal but yours could easily be retrained with a bit of perseverance to stay in your own back yard - it would be safer all round - there are so many cats killed by cars at night. If it was me I would go the fence the backyard route - it is quite easy actually and an ideal solution to keep your girl home and let her still have the freedom to come and go. My back yard is cat-proofed like that - I consider it part of responsible ownership - not meaning that you are irresponsible - but I do not want my cat stolen- which is being done to you although covertly, run over or causing a nuisance in the neighbourhood. I think it is worth keeping the peace with your neighbours and arranging the garden to keep your cat home.....trust me she will adjust. |
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