Stress due to scumbag

LouOB

I have had some 'neighbour' problems and was sent a solicitors letter because my cats, I have two, were on their 'property' ie back garden. One of them got into their house once, I had to go in and collect frightened cat under a bed. Understandably I was embarressed and apologised, but their front door wide open and cat was new to area.

I have since found out that neighbour is talking about me behind my back and twisting words to rest of neighbours. Even to the extent of a different neighbour, whom I have never met before, knocking on my door to complain that my cat (they not even sure if it was) sitting on car or outside their house.

I might add that this 'neighbour' is the only person who has a problem. And I get on well with rest of neighbours in estate.There are loads of other cats in the area not just mine. I have spoken to legal counsel and county council who have said letter is quote 'laughable'. But issue is really getting me down.

biko

AH response: So who is the scumbag again?

PI response: You should consider having the cats only indoors or on a leach. The living space between your houses are everyone's to share and I can understand if you neighbour gets upset if your cat entered his house, albeit only once. Just because there are other cats in the area does not in any way excuse your cats.

humanji

You say you get on well with your other neighbours, but do they neighbours all know your side of the story? Ask them if they've ever had problems with them. It may just be a matter of ignoring them. My estate has a fair few weirdos who try to hassle people, and once they realised they were no longer getting a reastion out of us, they just kept to themselves.

muppetkiller

Simple solution really ..kill the cats...they're evil anyway..

thebman

I wouldn't worry about it too much. The issue will resolve itself in time if this is the type of person your neighbour is then they'll show their true colours to everyone else eventually.

LouOB

'neighbour'

LouOB

humanji wrote: »

You say you get on well with your other neighbours, but do they neighbours all know your side of the story? Ask them if they've ever had problems with them. It may just be a matter of ignoring them. My estate has a fair few weirdos who try to hassle people, and once they realised they were no longer getting a reastion out of us, they just kept to themselves.

yep they all know full story - am not much of a bull ****ter

Hellm0

The answer is obvious, train the cats to **** on his doorstep and no one elses. That or have him killed(the scum, not the cat).

LouOB

humanji wrote: »

You should consider having the cats only indoors or on a leach

I work during the day so cats only get to go out at night. Dont blame neighbuour re cat in house either, was v v embarressed and apologised. But one can only do so much.

connundrum

biko wrote: »

AH response: So who is the scumbag again?

PI response: You should consider having the cats only indoors or on a leach. The living space between your houses are everyone's to share and I can understand if you neighbour gets upset if your cat entered his house, albeit only once. Just because there are other cats in the area does not in any way excuse your cats.

Lolz!

You should take up a hobby like canoeing. That will take your mind off your soon to be missing cat.

Stephen

That is ridiculous. What harm is the cat doing if it goes into someone's garden? I've never known of a cat that didn't roam around its neighbourhood. Its what they do

Jesus Wept

Cats are scum.

thebman

Hellm0 wrote: »

The answer is obvious, train the cats to **** on his doorstep and no one elses. That or have him killed(the scum, not the cat).

Screw that, just do it yourself and blame it on the cat.

No point training the cat that this will annoy people or next time it doesn't get the expensive pet food, :eek:

LouOB

brim4brim wrote: »

Screw that, just do it yourself and blame it on the cat.:

lol keep it coming

Pigman II

Ah get yourself a man and stop bothering your neighbours with your friend-substitute.

biko

Fit the scumbag cat with a big bell or better yet an electric collar.

cance

you sound like a crazy cat lady,

accept your faith, throw your cats at your neighbours and allow the cats to piss on your clothes.

l3LoWnA

Is your cat called "scumbag"?

Some people HATE cats! I, for one, think they're evil and was woken one night (in my cot - I was only 1) by a dirty big black f*cking cat lying beside me! I think they're posessed!

Solicitors letters are a bit much though - ignore it!!

TequilaMockingBird

I bet the solicitor was delighted all those years of study had brought him to that calibre of legal argument!

Hail 2 Da Chimp

People are cunts... Thats what I think.
Maybe if you dressed your cat up in a funny little outfit, like an elf for christmas, with a little pointed hat (earholes cut out for the cats ears) and little elf shoes people would like it better..?

seaner

cats are beautiful creatures. Leave the 'scumbag' cat alone...lol.
As for the 'scumbag' neighbour - IGNORE them...some people you just can't please. Try as much as you can to keep the cats around your own house (probably impossible i know)..but make sure they'll always have a bowl of food to come home to else they WILL go looking for food elsewhere.
But if they've had a rough experience (scared kitty hiding under bed) in your neighbours house they probably won't go back there! they're smart little creature, once bitten bla bla....excuse the pun. ...

Anyway I just thought I'd pipe in , what with all the kitty bashing.

LouOB

I call 'neighbour' 'scumbag' due to the volume, tone and accent of voice i.e. whole estate can hear this person speak(does not reflect on anyway where person was brought up - just how they were brought up).
Cursing and shouting at person is not a conversation in my opinion - this was not done to me but other neighbours.

Also lack of manners, consideration to other neighbours in the past

JCDUB

This reminds of the brilliant cat threatening thread of a few months ago, not quite as funny though:rolleyes:

I don't blame the neighbours though, cats are fooking horrible creatures.

odyssey06

Eh... cats can spread disease (eg toxoplasmosis) and also could scare and scratch small children. How would you feel if your neighbour had an open compost heap in their back garden which attracted rats? And some of the rats ended up in your house? Wouldn't you feel that you have a right to complain?

If your neighbour really was the scumbag you suggest, let's be honest, I don't think your cat would still be alive.

ChuckProphet

Stephen wrote: »

That is ridiculous. What harm is the cat doing if it goes into someone's garden? I've never known of a cat that didn't roam around its neighbourhood. Its what they do

how about sh*tting all over your garden?

Mr. Presentable

Either get rid of the cats or control them. They're your cats, not the neighbourhoods, and no-one else should have to put up with them. I'm sure you'd complain if the neighbour's dog started coming into your back garden to relieve itself or just to scratch about.

Don't get me wrong, I have the utmost sympathy for your situation, but the fact remains you have to control your animals.

l3LoWnA

LouOB wrote: »

I call 'neighbour' 'scumbag' due to the volume, tone and accent of voice i.e. whole estate can hear this person speak(does not reflect on anyway where person was brought up - just how they were brought up).
Cursing and shouting at person is not a conversation in my opinion - this was not done to me but other neighbours.

Also lack of manners, consideration to other neighbours in the past

Well then the scumbag has nothing better to do with their time than to harrass you. Don't change anything, you've done absolutely nothing wrong here. A stray cat could just as easily have roamed into their house nevermind mice, rats - sure THEY left their front door wide open!!! Try as best you can to ignore scumbag and get on with your day to day life...I'm sure your other neighbours know what your scumbag neighbour is like and won't judge you because of their opinions of you and your cat ... my friend has neighbour problems @ the moment aswell and it's REALLY getting her down, it's not over a cat, but a child and it's heartbreaking what the "neghbours" who are also scumbags are doing......try and ignore them!!

Ishmael

Neighbours, everybody needs good Neighbours
With a little understanding, you can find the perfect blend
Neighbours, should be there for one another
That's when good Neighbours become good friends
Oooh, Neighbours, should be there for one another
That's when good Neighbours become good friends

Bah, ignore him, Unless the cat is in there everyday
pooping on his cornflakes, i'd say he's just got typical
moany neighbour syndrome.

seaner

odyssey06 wrote: »

Eh... cats can spread disease (eg toxoplasmosis)

so can humans - what do you suggest we do with them.

odyssey06 wrote: »

could scare and scratch small children.

...will someone please think of the children!

odyssey06 wrote: »

How would you feel if your neighbour had an open compost heap in their back garden which attracted rats? And some of the rats ended up in your house?

Sure her cat would 'take care' of those rats, so she'd be laughing really! As for the scumbag neighbour, lets hope the rats infest his miserable house.

odyssey06 wrote: »

If your neighbour really was the scumbag you suggest, let's be honest, I don't think your cat would still be alive.

IF the neighbour did ANYTHING to a harmless animal then he is indeed a SCUMBAG.

OP, lets hope the next time your cat gets into the neighbours house she has the good sense to sh*t in his slippers.:D

Unpossible

Cats over here have to be on leashes in the city, they look so p***ed off sometimes

The letter is over reacting, but I would not like a cat s**ting in the garden my kids play in everyday, but then I will probably have a dog so cats won't be a problem.

Jesus Wept

odyssey06 wrote:

Eh... cats can spread disease (eg toxoplasmosis)

seaner wrote: »

so can humans - what do you suggest we do with them.

I'd suggest you don't keep humans as pets.

LouOB

Thanks all for good laugh

You give two small animals a good home, food and shelter. Spend lots of time training and silly money on vet costs.
I got second cat when he was one, he was injured and vet due to put cat down. But vet didnt in the end as cos cat soo good. He left in cage for mth with broken leg cos pervious owners wouldnt pay fees (prob had no insurance). I took him as he needed good home.
Both cats are v friendly and nails clipped all time. They are house trained i.e. know where to sh*t and where not. Very intelligent cats actually.
But unfortunately there are people who exisit to make other peoples life a misery.

I dont believe sinking to level of 'neighbour' but situation is not nice. Was just hoping for some support or even laugh's at my issue. God only knows others love hearing the next installment

biko

Change the name of the cat to "Scumbag" and let him loose on the neighbours property. Than start calling him in

TheThing!

Anthrax in the post, done and dusted

MOH

l3LoWnA wrote: »

Is your cat called "scumbag"?

Some people HATE cats! I, for one, think they're evil and was woken one night (in my cot - I was only 1) by a dirty big black f*cking cat lying beside me! I think they're posessed!

You remember this?!

arghh

Neighbours like this will look for a fight over anything start giving them a bad attitude treat fire with fire is what I say;)

vektarman

Cats are evil, how on earth can anyone like them, okay I accept witches and Dr Evil like them but they can't even rescue people!!

Snarler

Some guy threathened to kill my cats before and I got the gardai involved. No way was I going to let it slide but they or the web admins woulndt take it seriously

ibh

I think your in trouble, cause if i was your neighbour i be heading down to the pound to get a big fcuking dog and then see if kitty wanders into the house.

If your neighbour really is a scumbag then they'll probably get one of those pit-bull (or something like it) terriors. They are fcuking evil, and would probably actually kill a cat where my dog (I don't really have one, but if i had a neighbour with a cat who liked to take liberties i would have one. See 1st paragraph) would just give it a scare.

Sorry this isn't any help to you, i just thought i'd prepare you for the next stage of conflict.

Snarler

ibh wrote: »

I think your in trouble, cause if i was your neighbour i be heading down to the pound to get a big fcuking dog and then see if kitty wanders into the house.

If your neighbour really is a scumbag then they'll probably get one of those pit-bull (or something like it) terriors. They are fcuking evil, and would probably actually kill a cat where my dog (I don't really have one, but if i had a neighbour with a cat who liked to take liberties i would have one. See 1st paragraph) would just give it a scare.

Sorry this isn't any help to you, i just thought i'd prepare you for the next stage of conflict.

You are a disgusting person.

Jesus Wept

LouOB wrote: »

But unfortunately there are people who exisit to make other peoples life a misery.

Indeed, I call them cat people.

ibh

Snarler wrote: »

You are a disgusting person.

Why????

I don't mind cats in some instances. E.g. If i had a neighbour with a mouse / rat that they didn't keep under control then i go and get a cat and keep it as a pet. Simple.

LouOB

QUOTE=ibh;54379220]If your neighbour really is a scumbag then they'll probably get one of those pit-bull (or something like it) terriors. They are fcuking evil, and would .[/QUOTE]

The funny thing is - they have dog out back all the time.

ibh

[QUOTE=LouOB;The funny thing is - they have dog out back all the time.:confused .[/QUOTE]



Yea that's probably the sort of dog i'd end up with as well. Too well fed i'll guess.

Jesus Wept

Snarler wrote: »

Some guy threathened to kill my cats before and I got the gardai involved. No way was I going to let it slide but they or the web admins woulndt take it seriously

Was that on boards??

Feedback thread where the OP was complaining that someone threatened his cats, but the OP had made comments about hoping that peoples children were harmed?

Edit: found it, this you?

Unpossible

Snarler wrote:

Some guy threathened to kill my cats before and I got the gardai involved. No way was I going to let it slide but they or the web admins woulndt take it seriously

I was going to lol until I realised you were serious, then I just found the idea of an adult phoning the gardai and telling them that some guy on the internet wants to kill his cats too funny not to lol.

edit: oh man that thread is win The-Rigger only a few posts in and we get "No but he threatened Minxy and Snuffles and they are my family."

ondafly

@LouOB : The law is on your side on the cat issue. If I recall correctly a dog owner is responsible for any damage/trespassing their dog does. However a cat is deemed not trainable under the eyes of the law, and as such you (the owner) cannot be held responsible for your cats actions.

As for the bad attitude of your neighbour. Everyone has one. I have a particular plonker where I live. He doesn't work, and just arses about the place. He finds problems with everything! But the old saying goes - "The devil makes work for idle hands."

Jigsaw

That scumbag neighbour should be mercilessly crushed.

AlmightyCushion

The-Rigger wrote: »

Was that on boards??

Feedback thread where the OP was complaining that someone threatened his cats, but the OP had made comments about hoping that peoples children were harmed?

Edit: found it, this you?

That is one of the funniest threads I have seen on boards. Sheer brilliance. I always go back to it every so often for a good laugh.

Unpossible

OP did they not say anything about you going into their house? thats the only thing I would be worried about if my future dog went into a house*.
My family's last dog got into 2 houses, one of which he ran up into the bedroom where the couple and the b*tch, who was in heat, slept and started having his way with her. The owners of the b**ch managed to get him out on their own, but my parents were still embarrassed.
I don't know where I'm going with this post, but I believe my point is made.

*edit: oh wait, I guess I would also be worried about him biting someone in the house

Spook_ie

Kill the cats, buy a dog....only answer