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ZoCrowes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 10:57 PM Original message |
Keep your fucking cat out of my yard!! |
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democrat in Tallahassee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:03 PM Response to Original message |
1. sorry, cat lovers but I agree; cats are always stalking my bird feeders. |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:48 PM Response to Reply #1 |
26. I don't know |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:12 AM Response to Reply #26 |
33. (self-delete) |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:14 AM Response to Reply #26 |
36. IMHO, that shows you care for the animal AND your neighbors. |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:08 AM Response to Reply #36 |
44. Yours is a responsible and measured response, TahitiNut. |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:34 AM Response to Reply #36 |
83. Same Thing I Said |
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trogdor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:40 PM Response to Reply #26 |
118. Mine stays inside, too. |
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candy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:16 PM Response to Original message |
2. OMG--I was just talking Easter Sunday about the cats in my ---- |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:21 PM Response to Original message |
3. And out of my yard, too. |
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autorank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:23 PM Response to Original message |
4. Cat was just being a cat...I commend you on a healthy dog but just |
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ZoCrowes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:30 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. Why the hell |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:14 AM Response to Reply #10 |
43. Right on! |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:27 PM Response to Reply #10 |
113. try a hose |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:57 PM Response to Reply #4 |
32. Unf*ckingreal. |
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Vladimir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:31 AM Response to Reply #4 |
52. I have to assume you are being sarcastic n/t |
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DrGonzoLives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:54 PM Response to Reply #4 |
122. If you're not being sarcastic |
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MrScorpio (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:10 PM Response to Reply #4 |
160. No fucking way |
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RetroLounge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:24 PM Response to Original message |
5. Cat meet boot. |
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Floogeldy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:43 PM Response to Reply #5 |
21. I had a cat that was literally drop-kicked by some frat guys |
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RetroLounge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:46 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. of course I was. |
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Floogeldy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:48 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. You are a good person |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:28 PM Response to Original message |
6. I've lost a Blue Jay and Mockingbird so far this spring I know of. |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:09 PM Response to Reply #6 |
92. are you baiting wildlife? |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:37 PM Response to Reply #92 |
101. No, I have not created the problem. I have fruit trees, but no bird feeder |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:02 PM Response to Reply #101 |
104. glad to hear it... |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:11 PM Response to Reply #104 |
107. There is no (0) negotiating with those people. I bought here... |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:14 PM Response to Reply #107 |
108. and how are you going to do that? |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:25 PM Response to Reply #108 |
110. Havahart traps have been mentioned. I'll probably buy one... |
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trogdor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:43 PM Response to Reply #110 |
119. Daisy BB guns are usually effective. |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:47 PM Response to Reply #119 |
134. I'd rather not resort to harming them if I can avoid it. |
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autorank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
7. Is this what it looked like? |
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ZoCrowes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:31 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. THATS IT |
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autorank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:38 PM Response to Reply #11 |
16. I knew you'd crack! |
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Floogeldy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
8. Maybe get some soap and water in a spray bottle (nothing harmful) |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
9. Cats don't DO fences. |
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ZoCrowes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:31 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. It was not a backyard fence it was s frickin elevated deck |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:34 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. Umm, cats don't do "property rights?" |
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ZoCrowes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:39 PM Response to Reply #13 |
17. Yeah but OWNERS do |
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Nicole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
14. Out of my yard too please |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:37 PM Response to Original message |
15. We keep our cats indoors all the time |
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autorank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:40 PM Response to Reply #15 |
18. Well, if ZoCrowes is at your front door with a 9mm or whiffle bat... |
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ZoCrowes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:44 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. Only if it is the foul demon feline from hell |
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autorank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:57 PM Response to Reply #22 |
31. Man, those are two cousins I definately woudn't kiss. Man hating cats! |
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soothsayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
19. Your house is in its territory. Better move! lol |
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meisje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
20. Catch-em-alive traps are cheap at harborfrieight.com |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:51 PM Response to Reply #20 |
29. Those traps are expensive. It would be simpler for everyone if... |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:23 AM Response to Reply #29 |
48. They're not expensive, they're $50.00. The Havaharts are good too for |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:47 AM Response to Reply #48 |
53. I may have to buy one. I suspect the cat owners won't be happy... |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:09 PM Response to Reply #53 |
159. I have heard of people who drive a few miles and across some very busy |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 07:28 PM Response to Reply #159 |
161. Yep, but I'd rather they had a chance at adoption rather than dump them. |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:20 AM Response to Reply #20 |
46. Local Animal Controls usually loan Hav-a-hart traps |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:48 AM Response to Reply #46 |
54. I've been on a waiting list for one for ten years. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:15 AM Response to Reply #54 |
68. Are your intruders pets or ferals? |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:20 AM Response to Reply #68 |
70. If they're the neighbors they'll just give them back, won't they? |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:25 AM Response to Reply #70 |
73. They wouldn't necessarily just give them back. |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:09 AM Response to Reply #73 |
75. I've seen cats lounging all over their yard, and they all prowl here. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:12 AM Response to Reply #75 |
76. I would call a rescue group. Those conditions aren't good |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:18 AM Response to Reply #76 |
78. I wish they would! They'd probably spay neuter and release him, though. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:49 PM Response to Reply #78 |
163. I'm serious though. Although nonCatpeople might not believe it at first |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:37 PM Response to Reply #163 |
164. I really am encouraged to hear that, thank you.... |
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RagingInMiami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
23. Before you reach for the .9mm |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:47 PM Response to Original message |
25. . |
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MidwestMomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:25 AM Response to Reply #25 |
39. .. |
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Kathy in Cambridge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:49 PM Response to Original message |
28. Use a squirt gun or water gun to shoo him/her away |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:24 AM Response to Reply #28 |
49. The hose works even BETTER, with a longer reach. |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:58 AM Response to Reply #49 |
57. The owners or their cats? |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:04 AM Response to Reply #57 |
74. eh I don't want to hurt anyone... but a squirt of water does the job. It |
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Robeson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-29-05 11:54 PM Response to Original message |
30. Before you pull out the .9mm, use a squirt gun with water..... |
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Donailin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
34. Simple solution. |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:19 AM Response to Reply #34 |
37. So we're supposed to stalk around our yards after cats at all hours? |
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Donailin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:27 AM Response to Reply #37 |
40. yeah sure why not? |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:04 AM Response to Reply #40 |
41. Maybe I'll just get more dogs. They kept the yard clear of cats. |
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autorank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:14 AM Response to Original message |
35. ZoCrowes, "Say hello to my little friend!" |
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Robeson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:21 AM Response to Reply #35 |
38. Now THAT would be a pet..... |
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likesmountains 52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:12 AM Response to Original message |
42. My dog nailed my next door neighbor's cat under my bird feeders yesterday. |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:19 AM Response to Original message |
45. Have you spoken to your neighbors? |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:58 AM Response to Reply #45 |
56. Excuse me. There are a number here who have free ranging cats. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:01 AM Response to Reply #56 |
58. Cats shouldn't be out at all. Bunchers bag them and sell them |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:04 AM Response to Reply #58 |
60. Yep, tell that to the cat owners. Cats often live short lives outside. ;-( |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:08 AM Response to Reply #60 |
63. Acturally, BikeWriter, I'm a cat fosterer and do tell |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:16 AM Response to Reply #63 |
69. Good, thank you! Cats are one more stress in my life I do not want. |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:20 AM Response to Original message |
47. I AGREE. I use the water hose on cats in my yard... on stray dogs too. |
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demnan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:25 AM Response to Original message |
50. It's the opposite for me |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:51 AM Response to Reply #50 |
55. Call a dog catcher. They can catch dogs. |
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DelawareValleyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 09:28 AM Response to Original message |
51. I learned at an early age never to let pets out alone |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:38 PM Response to Reply #51 |
132. My doxie's never unsupervised in the yard, day or night, |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
59. My cat stays indoors--where it is safe |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:07 AM Response to Reply #59 |
62. This neighbor thanks you. It's not that we're mean, we want our rights... |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:08 AM Response to Reply #59 |
64. Mine are indoors, too. |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
61. Too bad Elad didn't add this smiley: |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:12 AM Response to Reply #61 |
65. You're probably right. Those who want to leave their cats out will. |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
66. My neighbors have a cat factory. |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:20 AM Response to Reply #66 |
71. So why is it that if your DOG went and dug up |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:21 AM Response to Reply #66 |
72. Mine, too. :-( |
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jswordy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
67. KILL IT! Cats are evil. |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
77. If another DUer were to post that his/her cat was shot today, as |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:24 AM Response to Reply #77 |
79. Would you explain why the cat owner is not equally responsible... |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:25 AM Response to Reply #79 |
80. I can't believe I just read that. |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:32 AM Response to Reply #80 |
81. You did. A pet owner is responsible for protecting their pet from danger.. |
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Medium Baby Jesus (592 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:44 AM Response to Reply #80 |
85. Don't waste your time. n/t |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:49 AM Response to Reply #85 |
86. Saying pet owners are responsible for the safety of their pets... |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:17 PM Response to Reply #86 |
94. and bird-lovers are responsible... |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:48 PM Response to Reply #94 |
102. I do not bait wildlife. The song birds in my yard are all native... |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:07 PM Response to Reply #102 |
105. other people certainly DO, though... |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:28 PM Response to Reply #105 |
115. ...or a means to remove the alien predators. |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:29 PM Response to Reply #102 |
127. Song birds! |
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blindpig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:10 PM Response to Reply #94 |
106. the predator in question is an invasive species |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:21 PM Response to Reply #106 |
109. cats are no more unnatural than BAITING WILDLIFE is! |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:31 PM Response to Reply #109 |
116. Providing food for native wildlife is nature friendly. Allowing an alien.. |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:03 PM Response to Reply #116 |
123. if bird feeders are "nature friendly", then so are cats |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:10 PM Response to Reply #123 |
124. Good God, now we're bad people for FEEDING THE BIRDS??? |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:31 PM Response to Reply #124 |
129. I want the cat-haters to consider the implications of their own actions... |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:56 PM Response to Reply #129 |
140. Cats did destroy two birds this year in my yard who were happily... |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 03:00 PM Response to Reply #140 |
143. "happily coping with people being in their environment" |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 03:04 PM Response to Reply #143 |
146. They stayed in the yard when I'd come out and run cats away from... |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:52 PM Response to Reply #124 |
136. Yes, or for defending them from alien predators. |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:31 PM Response to Reply #123 |
128. Cats are an a-l-i-e-n pest in the wild here. |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:35 PM Response to Reply #128 |
130. who you callin' an "a-l-i-e-n pest", Mr. Old World Hominid? |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:45 PM Response to Reply #130 |
133. Pardon me! My Cherokee ancestors may have come across... |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:52 PM Response to Reply #133 |
137. your Cherokee ancestors... |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:57 PM Response to Reply #137 |
141. Good, be puzzled, but keep your cat out of my yard! |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 03:04 PM Response to Reply #141 |
145. my cat ain't in your yard |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 03:17 PM Response to Reply #145 |
149. If someone allows their child... |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 03:27 PM Response to Reply #149 |
150. I watch my cat like a hawk |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 03:38 PM Response to Reply #150 |
151. Good for you for being responsible for him! I'm the same way... |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 03:52 PM Response to Reply #151 |
153. depends on the animal, and depends on the setting |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 04:04 PM Response to Reply #153 |
155. My neighborhood... |
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blindpig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:48 PM Response to Reply #109 |
121. Felis domesticus is native to the Old World, very unnatural. |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:21 PM Response to Reply #121 |
125. Most of America's population: native to the Old World, very unnatural. |
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blindpig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 03:15 PM Response to Reply #125 |
148. well seeing as the human population is going nowhere soon, |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 03:43 PM Response to Reply #148 |
152. the hominids are too inconsiderate to leave... |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 03:55 PM Response to Reply #152 |
154. Your statement is all circular reasoning. |
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blindpig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 05:06 PM Response to Reply #152 |
156. you obstinately refuse to take responsibility for your critter |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 05:29 PM Response to Reply #156 |
157. As I've posted, my own cat does not roam |
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blindpig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #157 |
158. ok |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 07:32 PM Response to Reply #158 |
162. Thank you, Pard. Your posts have been informative and helpful. :-) |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:27 PM Response to Reply #106 |
111. Thank you! |
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BreweryYardRat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:09 PM Response to Reply #77 |
91. Same here... |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:23 PM Response to Reply #91 |
97. My neighbor has been asked politely to keep his cats from my yard... |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:32 AM Response to Original message |
82. It Wasn't My Cat! |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:34 AM Response to Reply #82 |
84. Thank you, Sir! |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
87. I have a next door neighbor who thinks nothing of letting her 2 brats |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:04 PM Response to Reply #87 |
89. It may be child neglect. File a complaint and it will be investigated. |
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Starlight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:30 PM Response to Reply #87 |
100. I have an issue with the cat who lives across the street. |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:27 PM Response to Reply #100 |
112. I have a similar problem. I have 4 indoor cats and any stray cats |
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pres2032 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
88. I can't believe that this discussion is back again |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:07 PM Response to Reply #88 |
90. Have you read the first post? Some pet owners are not protecting their... |
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pres2032 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:12 PM Response to Reply #90 |
93. do you remember what you said in your thread |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:27 PM Response to Reply #93 |
99. I've never advocated the death of all cats. Those being cared for... |
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jus_the_facts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:19 PM Response to Reply #88 |
95. 'CAN'T BELIEVE A DISCUSSION IS BACK?' |
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-..__... (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:21 PM Response to Original message |
96. Take up falconry as a hobby. |
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kodi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
98. i fenced my enter 1.5 acres because of just that crap |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 12:56 PM Response to Reply #98 |
103. I've got five and six foot tall fences, but that won't stop a cat. ;-( |
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Rambis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
114. My neighbors cats pee in my garage I love it! |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:35 PM Response to Reply #114 |
117. They've ruined all the perishables in my garage. Payback is coming. |
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Rambis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 01:44 PM Response to Reply #117 |
120. Make sure it is on the owners |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:23 PM Response to Reply #120 |
126. If they're anything like my neighbors they won't put them inside... |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:51 PM Response to Reply #117 |
135. The garage visits are another danger to cats.... |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 03:01 PM Response to Reply #135 |
144. I've heard of them being locked in cars, too. I doubt you'd ever get... |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:54 PM Response to Reply #117 |
138. would you feel any better if it were squirrels or raccoons? |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 03:09 PM Response to Reply #138 |
147. Maybe it's already closed and they get in anyway. |
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zanne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
131. Keep your &^*#@!! KIDS out of my yard! |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:55 PM Response to Reply #131 |
139. I guess I'm lucky |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-30-05 02:57 PM Response to Reply #131 |
142. I used to live near a convenience store |
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