R56 How to stop a cat?
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09-17-2007, 02:30 PM
Computers can do pretty amazing and funny things, you know.
Feel better ?
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09-17-2007, 02:55 PM
This is a car advertisement. No cats were injured. They have a similar one with a pigeon.
You are, of course, free to interpret whether it is beyond the bounds of good taste.
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09-17-2007, 02:59 PM
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I have a similar issue with keeping cats out of my yard. My dog goes crazy and barks while the cats just stare at her, and then I get a call from animal control = fines etc.....
what I did was purchase a motion sensitive sound frequency generator. it has multiple sound levels, one that is specific to cats and inaudible to most human adults. so when the motion sensor is tripped it emits an intense noise (that only the cat can hear) and scares the cat away. It does work, and it's not that exspensive. It's definately cheaper than a car cover. My box was $50 and is weatherproof.
what I did was purchase a motion sensitive sound frequency generator. it has multiple sound levels, one that is specific to cats and inaudible to most human adults. so when the motion sensor is tripped it emits an intense noise (that only the cat can hear) and scares the cat away. It does work, and it's not that exspensive. It's definately cheaper than a car cover. My box was $50 and is weatherproof.
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09-17-2007, 07:44 PM
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After asking the cat owner politely to keep them away from your home, if the problem persists try the following.
1.Borrow a big heavy dog with bowell problems (I advise feeding the dog fish and baked beans followed by ice-cream one hour beforehand).
2.Take it round to the cat owners house.
3. Wait until the dog unloads over their garden (preferably where their kids play).
4. Lead the dog to their car.
5. Put fave dog treat on bonnet (hood?) and encourage dog to scramble on up there.
6. Encourage dog to stand, lie down. squirm around etc. until paint is visibly damaged.
7. Ask cat owner how they like the same problem.
8. Be prepared for "..but cats are different" and other pathetic excuses why they should be allowed damage your property.
9.Repeat until symptoms disappear.
It works
1.Borrow a big heavy dog with bowell problems (I advise feeding the dog fish and baked beans followed by ice-cream one hour beforehand).
2.Take it round to the cat owners house.
3. Wait until the dog unloads over their garden (preferably where their kids play).
4. Lead the dog to their car.
5. Put fave dog treat on bonnet (hood?) and encourage dog to scramble on up there.
6. Encourage dog to stand, lie down. squirm around etc. until paint is visibly damaged.
7. Ask cat owner how they like the same problem.
8. Be prepared for "..but cats are different" and other pathetic excuses why they should be allowed damage your property.
9.Repeat until symptoms disappear.
It works
#34
09-18-2007, 07:22 AM
I have suffered from kitty paw prints and scratches on my mini too. I could never hurt any animal - but I did not want my paint messed up. So, I called the humane society and they let me borrow a live trap. I put a can of tuna in it and caught that cat the first night. Took it to the humane society and returned their trap. No cat problems now.
#35
09-19-2007, 03:16 AM
I have suffered from kitty paw prints and scratches on my mini too. I could never hurt any animal - but I did not want my paint messed up. So, I called the humane society and they let me borrow a live trap. I put a can of tuna in it and caught that cat the first night. Took it to the humane society and returned their trap. No cat problems now.
Heck, a good shot with the old X-26 might be effective.
(kidding, of course)
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09-19-2007, 08:07 AM
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09-19-2007, 08:57 AM
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Eat the cat... they roast up nicely with some fava beans and a bottle of chianti...
Okay, had Ornery for almost 2 months now... still loving it!! She's broke in now and the WOW factor is still there. However I'm addicted to the sport button. Is there a support group for that yet? and I seem to have developed OCD when it comes to keeping her clean... I know there's a support group for that one. LOL
Anyway, I wake up this morning and go outside for my morning smoke ( I know I'm going to hear about that one ) and there are little kitty paw prints all over my car!!!
Anyone have any ideas on how to keep the neighbor's cat off my car? Other than my Airsoft BB guns (plastic BB guns)?
and I seem to have developed OCD when it comes to keeping her clean... I know there's a support group for that one. LOL Anyway, I wake up this morning and go outside for my morning smoke ( I know I'm going to hear about that one ) and there are little kitty paw prints all over my car!!!
Anyone have any ideas on how to keep the neighbor's cat off my car? Other than my Airsoft BB guns (plastic BB guns)?
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09-19-2007, 09:06 AM
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Alternatively, use the Have-a-heart trap that was mentioned previously. You would be amazed at how few pet owners will let their pets out once they have spent a few hundred $$ in recovery fees.
As to cats being "different"... that's total BS. Any neighbor who believes that better not be upset when their pride and joy runs across the street and gets flatten by the local teens in their SUV!
As to cats being "different"... that's total BS. Any neighbor who believes that better not be upset when their pride and joy runs across the street and gets flatten by the local teens in their SUV!
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09-19-2007, 09:22 AM
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#40
09-19-2007, 09:24 AM
After asking the cat owner politely to keep them away from your home, if the problem persists try the following.
1.Borrow a big heavy dog with bowell problems (I advise feeding the dog fish and baked beans followed by ice-cream one hour beforehand).
2.Take it round to the cat owners house.
3. Wait until the dog unloads over their garden (preferably where their kids play).
4. Lead the dog to their car.
5. Put fave dog treat on bonnet (hood?) and encourage dog to scramble on up there.
6. Encourage dog to stand, lie down. squirm around etc. until paint is visibly damaged.
7. Ask cat owner how they like the same problem.
8. Be prepared for "..but cats are different" and other pathetic excuses why they should be allowed damage your property.
9.Repeat until symptoms disappear.
It works
1.Borrow a big heavy dog with bowell problems (I advise feeding the dog fish and baked beans followed by ice-cream one hour beforehand).
2.Take it round to the cat owners house.
3. Wait until the dog unloads over their garden (preferably where their kids play).
4. Lead the dog to their car.
5. Put fave dog treat on bonnet (hood?) and encourage dog to scramble on up there.
6. Encourage dog to stand, lie down. squirm around etc. until paint is visibly damaged.
7. Ask cat owner how they like the same problem.
8. Be prepared for "..but cats are different" and other pathetic excuses why they should be allowed damage your property.
9.Repeat until symptoms disappear.
It works
#41
09-19-2007, 09:44 AM
BTW, we have four cats, and they all stay indoors or wear harnesses and leashes when outside. I fully agree that a cat owner (and dog owners for that matter) needs to keep their pet on their own property or properly/humanely restrained.
#42
09-19-2007, 01:31 PM
Removed the paint?
plkdb, I read nothing in your post that should draw the ire of the SPCA or any other cat lovers.
I've seen cars after the cats' owners allowed their pets to sleep on the hood of their cars... completely removed the paint and the primer from the finish. Must be something in cat hair... oils or whatnot.
We have one neighbor who lets their cat run the neighborhood. The feline has been caught sleeping on my glider rocker on the back patio. She leaves me gifts of dead mice on my sidewalk.
I talked to my neighbors. I told them I don't like their cat's behavior. But I can live with it. However, I went on, the first time I see the cat even looking at one of my cars funny, that's the day they and I are going to have a very long talk. They could see by the look in my eye that I wasn't joking.
The cat is now a house cat.
Ps. What do you expect when you name a cat "Ornery" ? It's her destiny to cause you headaches. (okay, not so funny)
I've seen cars after the cats' owners allowed their pets to sleep on the hood of their cars... completely removed the paint and the primer from the finish. Must be something in cat hair... oils or whatnot.
We have one neighbor who lets their cat run the neighborhood. The feline has been caught sleeping on my glider rocker on the back patio. She leaves me gifts of dead mice on my sidewalk.
I talked to my neighbors. I told them I don't like their cat's behavior. But I can live with it. However, I went on, the first time I see the cat even looking at one of my cars funny, that's the day they and I are going to have a very long talk. They could see by the look in my eye that I wasn't joking.
The cat is now a house cat.
Ps. What do you expect when you name a cat "Ornery" ? It's her destiny to cause you headaches.
(okay, not so funny)If so, I may be having 2nd thoughts about my 1st MINI that I ordered...
#43
09-19-2007, 01:50 PM
Since I live in rural Florida I got all sorts of critters that leave their paw prints on my car, including squirrels, lizards, frogs ,cats and the ocasional unknown. But since I did my homework and did the KLASSE twins wax treatment on my car everything either washes off or lightly buffs off.
#44
09-19-2007, 01:53 PM
Keep dog in car. 
Of course, if it's too hot out, tie dog to car.
As for scratches on paint, newer finishes tend to be a little more delicate than some older ones due to formulation changes required by environmental regs. Ironically, the more you tend to keep your car detailed, the greater the chance for cat scratch damage. The more waxing and polishing you do to bring out that shine, the more slippery the finish, and the more likely the cat will instinctively deploy claws to maintain footing. Those who tend to be OCD in their detailing also notice the flaws more often as well. :impatient
Of course, if it's too hot out, tie dog to car.
As for scratches on paint, newer finishes tend to be a little more delicate than some older ones due to formulation changes required by environmental regs. Ironically, the more you tend to keep your car detailed, the greater the chance for cat scratch damage. The more waxing and polishing you do to bring out that shine, the more slippery the finish, and the more likely the cat will instinctively deploy claws to maintain footing. Those who tend to be OCD in their detailing also notice the flaws more often as well. :impatient
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09-19-2007, 02:07 PM
#47
09-19-2007, 06:09 PM
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I had a neighbor's cat get in my garage. It slept on top of my viper and left hair all over the cloth top. Also crawled in my mini and two of my other cars that were parked in the garage. The cat was a stray that our neighbor took in. When it started messing with my cars it was war! We got a live trap, wire cage, and over a couple of days we caught it. Then we drove it about 20 miles away and set it loose near a farm. A lot more humane solution than some. P.S. Keep the trap out of sight of the cat owners. Make sure you release it far enough away and preferably across a river, (the little buggers have been known to find their way back)!
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09-20-2007, 12:11 AM
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09-20-2007, 01:01 AM
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09-21-2007, 12:47 PM
Pet stores often sell animal repellant, to keep them off of furniture. Home supply stores also sell stuff to keep deer and dogs off your lawn. Sprinkling some of that around the car like a magic spell might do the trick, and eventually the cat will adjust his patrol pattern to not bother with the car.
Shooing them away just makes them look to see if you're around before they do what they want to do.
Squirting water can work, as long as the cat doesn't see you do it -- they've got to believe it just came out of nowhere.
(currently have three cats, all indoor)
Shooing them away just makes them look to see if you're around before they do what they want to do.
Squirting water can work, as long as the cat doesn't see you do it -- they've got to believe it just came out of nowhere.
(currently have three cats, all indoor)