How do I get a stray cat out of my garden?

I’m with the ones who are appalled at a roaming cat. If my dog were going into neighbors yards, shitting and digging in their plants, I’m pretty sure they would call the cops. Why is a cat different? We have a dog and cats, and the cats are not allowed out. A neighbor who insists on letting their fat housecats out is currently driving me nuts. The cats, who can barely manage the fences, have done a significant amount of damage to my garden (I saw it happen). Our large dog has come within about an inch of catching one of the cats a couple of times yet they still let them out. Our next step is trapping the cats if they keep coming over as the neighbor refuses to do anything about it. A motion-activated sprinkler would constantly be going off from all the squirrels, raccoons, and birds going through as well as my own dog who I don’t want getting hosed in our own yard. I am on mailing lists for lost pets and cats that are allowed outdoors are constantly going missing. All kinds of things can happen (aside from the damage they do), why risk it? The cats have done more damage to my garden than the other animals, which surprised me but I’ve seen them at it enough to know it was them.

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zagor | 10 years and 11 months ago

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While you’re at it don’t forget to shoot the birds, squirrels and raccoons that tresspass onto your property. If you see a mouse, rat or bat call Homeland Security and request a drone strike. Mosquitoes, flies, butterflies, bees, ants … they all want to enjoy the last days of warm weather but they should stay out of your property. What’s worst are all the dog turds on the side walks and tree pits, sometimes they even have the audacity to bark or dig a hole! Report the flea bags and their inconsiderate owners to AC.

est | 10 years and 11 months ago

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Believe me the water solution I suggested earlier is the most painless way for all concerned, especially if you’re only dealing with one animal. The cat’s not hurt and if you have flowers in the vicinity, they get the occasional extra water spray and look amazing. We used this summer after two years of dealing with a constant parade of feral cats using the yard as a litter box after being fed by our neighbor. Literally dozens of them. We couldn’t send our kid out there to play without cleaning up first. I think catching a cat will be difficult.