Heroditas wrote: » We have three cats - two females and one male, all neutered. We kept them all indoors but when our first child arrived, the male started spraying in various corners. We stuck acat flap under the stairs into the side passage and built a run along one of the side fences and the problem was solved instantly. The litter trays are in the side passage and the cats have a fair bit of freedom and can sun themselves while at the same time not soiling the neighbours' gardens. Not aimed at you but I don't buy the argument that cats need the freedom to roam. In theory, dogs do as well, which is why they hunt in packs if they're ever allowed roam free. However, people keep their dogs under control.
corner of hells wrote: » The cat orgies ? Are your neighbours having sex with the cats ?
am i bovvered wrote: » I like cats, dogs are too needy, it makes me laugh when someone thinks that their dog has a special bond with them, a dog will have that bond with any person who shows them attention and feeds them.
--LOS-- wrote: » what the problem? You sound like one of those people that just hates cats for no reason Cats should be neutered, there's way too many cats that need homes.
Inbox wrote: » The problem is the come into my garden and they kill birds. They should abide by the same rules as dogs. ie the owner should be in control of their pet at all times.
Banjo String wrote: » My neighbour got 2 x kittens about 2 years ago, both male. This has quickly turned into (attracted) 2 x male cats, a female cat and it's kittens. I get they're not like dogs, that they cant be hemmed in as easily, but I reckon she should be at least trying to keep the population under control. I didn't mind cats until recently, now I'm plagued with: them using my front garden (well a corner of it) as a litter tray. (not ideal when you've kids) Leaving me `presents' of dead birds, mice etc at my back door. Smell of cats pee constantly in the air. Noises at night from their cat orgies. Give me a dog any day of the week. :mad:
guppy wrote: » I have two cats, one male, one female, neither have the ability to become parents. The female has very little interest in going outside, when she does, it's just to the back garden. The male however loves being out (though we keep him in at night). Thankfully my neighbours love him and laugh at the fact he goes into their houses when their windows are open. I'm mortified by it, and if anyone ever complains, I'll make him an indoor-only cat. If anyone has Animal Planet, you should watch "My Cat From Hell". The guy helps out people with 'problem cats'. It's generally the human's fault, and he fixes their behaviour. Most of the cats featured are indoor-only, so it can be done, as long as you put the effort into exercising them through play.
Magaggie wrote: » Ah a fluffy, warm, cuddly, purring cat is the biz! It's like a vibrating cushion.
Are you a cat person?
Muise... wrote: » One of my favourite sounds and sensations. I think care homes for the elderly should have cats. Some old folks would have had pets and would miss them, and a dog would be too much work for them, but a friendly cat to sit on their lap would be lovely, easy company. They'd also keep away rodents and be fun to watch in the garden.
Candie wrote: » Do they not object when you sit on them though?