Cat Defecating on Grass - I thought they were meant to bury it ??

vicwatson

Without getting into the rights and wrongs of people allowing their cats defecate in their neighbours gardens.....

Has this cat gone mental or is it sometimes "normal" for a cat to come crapping on my grass and scrapping grass over it, maybe it thinks it's a dog?

I thought cats ONLY defecated in the ground as opposed to ON the ground i.e. my grass.:mad:

Graces7

vicwatson wrote: »

Without getting into the rights and wrongs of people allowing their cats defecate in their neighbours gardens.....

Has this cat gone mental or is it sometimes "normal" for a cat to come crapping on my grass and scrapping grass over it, maybe it thinks it's a dog?

I thought cats ONLY defecated in the ground as opposed to ON the ground i.e. my grass.:mad:

Quite normal. A light covering of grass is as good to them as burying it.

SophieSakura

Some cats do I guess. None of my cats do that except kittens . . .

vicwatson

Quite normal. A light covering of grass is as good to them as burying it.

Some cats do I guess. None of my cats do that except kittens . . .

Thanks for replies

How do I approach the owners without obviously saying to them what I would like to say, but so that there is no falling out over it as I wouldn't like that. On the other hand their cat using my lawn has to stop one way or the other;)

I personally think it's wrong that animal owners let there animals stray around the place and do their business everywhere except in their own garden !! How and ever, my question is how to approach the neighbour without saying what I'd really like to say in a diplomatic way :eek:

If you guys are cat lovers and owners what way would you take it if you received a text asking that your cat might stop pooing all over my lawn? Would you be offended, happy to try change cats routine, not give a toss (delete as appropriate !!)

joyce2009

as a cat owner i would tell you to go get a small water gun and give them a squirt when you see them in your garden,,,cats arent stupid and they would very quickly get the message and not come back...Problem solved..:D

vicwatson

One like this ?

Graces7

vicwatson wrote: »

Thanks for replies

How do I approach the owners without obviously saying to them what I would like to say, but so that there is no falling out over it as I wouldn't like that. On the other hand their cat using my lawn has to stop one way or the other;)

I personally think it's wrong that animal owners let there animals stray around the place and do their business everywhere except in their own garden !! How and ever, my question is how to approach the neighbour without saying what I'd really like to say in a diplomatic way :eek:

If you guys are cat lovers and owners what way would you take it if you received a text asking that your cat might stop pooing all over my lawn? Would you be offended, happy to try change cats routine, not give a toss (delete as appropriate !!)

You don't know that the cats don't use their own garden as well..:rolleyes:

This is what cats do; as they say, get over it?

It seems a huge fuss to make too; the wild birds probably "contribute" far more than the cat does.

Well, in reply to the last question... As we have no neighbours within at least 1/4 of a mile... oh and we don;t use text either..;)

SophieSakura

I think cats tend to go in the neighbours' gardens so they keep their own one clean (Mine don't go on neighbours' lawns though, they go in a field that isn't used for anything and bury it!)

If my neighbours asked me to stop my cats, I think I'd apologise but I'd explain that it might be almost impossible to stop them. I'd try something like making a sandpit or something for my cats that they might prefer to use, and suggest that you use a water pistol, or shoo the cats away, that might help. But I wouldn't bring my cats inside just because of it, if they were used to going outside. If I couldn't stop the cats, then I couldn't. Personally I wouldn't really care, it's just poo, but I could see why it'd be annoying to other people. It'd really annoy me if someone else's dog came into my garden and poohed, so yeah, I guess it could be really annoying! But it might be hard for them to stop the cat doing it.

joyce2009

vicwatson wrote: »

One like this ?

I think that might be a bit over the top,,,though they would definatly get the message:D:D:D

vicwatson

graces7

You don't know that the cats don't use their own garden as well..

That's the thing, I couldn't care less if they pooed in their own garden, I only have concerns for MY garden;)

This is what cats do; as they say, get over it?

Wonder what my neighbours would think if I headed down to their garden every night and pooed in their garden, I'm positive they wouldn't like it !

It seems a huge fuss to make too; the wild birds probably "contribute" far more than the cat does.

No one is in ownership or responsible for wild birds as wild cats, but this is a domestic cat owned by my neighbour and IS responsible for it


Sophiesakura

I think cats tend to go in the neighbours' gardens so they keep their own one clean

Yes I believe this is true, and that makes me even madder !!:mad:

Personally I wouldn't really care, it's just poo

So they won't mind if I go down to their garden and defecate there every night It's filthy and disgusting

AND if I catch that cat.........:D;):eek:

ISDW

vicwatson wrote: »

No one is in ownership or responsible for wild birds as wild cats, but this is a domestic cat owned by my neighbour and IS responsible for it

Sorry, no advice except whats already been said, the water gun option, but actually in law cats are seen as wild animals kind of. Yes, someone may own them, but its not the same as a dog, they don't have to be kept under control and are free to roam.

vicwatson

but actually in law cats are seen as wild animals kind of

What law would that be? can you direct me to the statute? thanks

ISDW

vicwatson wrote: »

What law would that be? can you direct me to the statute? thanks

As far as I'm aware, thats the point, they have no status under law, so there is no statute concerning them.

vicwatson

As far as I'm aware, thats the point, they have no status under law, so there is no statute concerning them.

So, they are above the law :rolleyes: Well I'm gonna create a new law - poo on my patch cat and it will spell a long and ardous spell of pain for you

ctrl-alt-delete

Have the same problem myself where I am,

There are lots of cats roaming about the place - I don't know whether they are owned or not, but there are two that I have witnessed doing the business in my garden.

I first of all tried to mend the situation that led them to using my garden as a thoroughfare, don't know if this is possible for you.

Then i put down some Chilli powder where i had spotted them coming in, I don't know if this has worked yet, as i don't know when the feckers next planned on doing a dump in my garden

But it was recommended to me, as it gets on their paws - they clean it off and obviously will not like it. Next time they come across it they will try and avoid it - fingers crossed!

The dogs are the main problem here -ones being walked with owners who do not pick up after them! but that is a whole other thread.

vicwatson

I first of all tried to mend the situation that led them to using my garden as a thoroughfare, don't know if this is possible for you.

Unfortunately not, i'm on half acre but this little rat cat keeps pooing in the same area +/-20 sq mts, would not be possible to stop the entry point but have decided to buy a motion detector which you connect your hose to and when it's triggered the cat/animal gets a fright and legs it, that should do it. Now I have to find one at a reasonable price (don't see why I should have to fork out the dollars anyway if the flamin' cat owners kept the rat cat away from my premises):mad:

Yes selfish dog owners are another thread.

dan_d

Yeah it happens in our garden all the time (though not as much as it used to).
The culprit was a big stray tom, and honestly, it was disgusting. It was uncovered, and the lawn was covered in the stuff - nearly worse than a dog.
We couldn't do anything to stop it, although it seemed to just naturally stop after a while.
Our own 2 do not used other people's gardens.They stick strictly to ours.:rolleyes::rolleyes:. We've corralled them by putting a pile of soft earth in the corner and covering everything else with bark, which is helping.A bit.

vicwatson

Well, to update.

I brought up the matter with my neighbour who, as expected, shrugged the shoulders and told me it's not like a dog that one can train, and to basically go shoo it away - possible if it didn't come in over night to leave me a deposit.

There was a half hearted offer to come and collect the crap but I really don't want my neighbour in my garden every morning, and it was half hearted at that anyway.

Well neighbour that's ok - you won't mind when I get a shotgun to put shots in your cats ass !!

It irks me so much that cat owners (dog owners for another day - not going there here!) think that it's actually ok for their cat to come and s hit in your garden !

My next move is to throw the cat dirt out on the footpath where they walk with their child every day and hopefully they'll realise that children around cat poo is not very hygenic, it's what I've had to deal with with my children for the last 4 weeks from their cat so let them deal with it now. One word TOXOPLASMOSIS

Cat owners, get responsible, or get cat-less :mad::)

vicwatson

And so it is....

Cherry Blossom

vicwatson wrote: »

And so it is....

So what is exactly?

gizmo555

vicwatson wrote: »

Well, to update.

I brought up the matter with my neighbour who, as expected, shrugged the shoulders and told me it's not like a dog that one can train . . .

Hasn't he heard of cat litter trays?

Kash

vicwatson wrote: »

There was a half hearted offer to come and collect the crap but I really don't want my neighbour in my garden every morning, and it was half hearted at that anyway.

Well neighbour that's ok - you won't mind when I get a shotgun to put shots in your cats ass !!

It irks me so much that cat owners (dog owners for another day - not going there here!) think that it's actually ok for their cat to come and s hit in your garden !

My next move is to throw the cat dirt out on the footpath where they walk with their child every day and hopefully they'll realise that children around cat poo is not very hygenic, it's what I've had to deal with with my children for the last 4 weeks from their cat so let them deal with it now. One word TOXOPLASMOSIS

Cat owners, get responsible, or get cat-less :mad::)

So, what do you want the cat owner to do, exactly?

They've listened to you and offered to clear up the mess (half-heartedly makes no difference - it's hard to be enthusiastic about cleaning up cat sh*t), but that doesn't suit you. So, your solution is to litter a public footpath and/or shoot the cat - both of which are illegal. I don't get it.

A suggestion on resolving the issue legally - cats prefer to crap in sand/soil, and are creatures of habit. So, you/your neighbor could try litter training outside. You could (instead of throwing it over your wall) throw some cat poop in a sand box, leaving the box where the poop used to be. Then gradually move the box closer to the garden's boundary. Eventually, it should be on your neighbor's side, and the cat should continue to use it there instead of on your lawn.

gizmo555

Kash wrote: »

A suggestion on resolving the issue legally - cats prefer to crap in sand/soil, and are creatures of habit. So, you/your neighbor could try litter training outside. You could (instead of throwing it over your wall) throw some cat poop in a sand box, leaving the box where the poop used to be. Then gradually move the box closer to the garden's boundary. Eventually, it should be on your neighbor's side, and the cat should continue to use it there instead of on your lawn.

Why on earth should the OP take on the responsibility of litter training the neighbour's cat?

Hellrazer

This thread is over a year old.

The op responded last night with a cryptic comment and has reopened the debate.

So keep it nice!!!

Tails142

gizmo555 wrote: »

Kash wrote: »

A suggestion on resolving the issue legally - cats prefer to crap in sand/soil, and are creatures of habit. So, you/your neighbor could try litter training outside. You could (instead of throwing it over your wall) throw some cat poop in a sand box, leaving the box where the poop used to be. Then gradually move the box closer to the garden's boundary. Eventually, it should be on your neighbor's side, and the cat should continue to use it there instead of on your lawn.

Why on earth should the OP take on the responsibility of litter training the neighbour's cat?

How do you expect the cat owner to stop the cat from crapping in his neighbours garden, have a chat with him?

Neighbour probably has a litter tray but if nature calls when the cats outside well...

If the cat has been brought up to be an outdoor cat you can't just lock him up

There are a couple of options I've heard of, such as leaving a 2L bottle of water in the garden and for some reason this puts the cat off, not sure what the reasoning is for this, as someone else suggested strong smells will do the trick, apparently citrus too

ladypip

Get some cat repellent op if you goggle it there are loads you can try, some household items are good cat repellents.

Honestly I think you reaction is way over the top, Its a cat not a dog or child, They dont follow commands and keeping a cat locked up indoors is VERY VERY hard to do and bordering on cruelty.

My cat is litter trained but cats still pre fare to go outside as far as possible from where they sleep/live. I have a patch for her to go in my garden that I cover with loose soil so its basically an outside litter tray maybe you could suggest that your neighbour try this.

Kash

gizmo555 wrote: »

Why on earth should the OP take on the responsibility of litter training the neighbour's cat?

I haven't said that he should take on the responsibility for it. If you re-read my post, I say "you/your neighbor"

But in any case, the OP was willing to buy and install a motion activated water sprinkler, or to pick up cat poo and throw it over the wall, or even to get a shotgun and pellets and shoot the cat.

If he is willing to do those things, he may also be willing to do something less costly (financially or morally)