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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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@%@^*&^$^#$ CATS!!!!!

Anyone have any idea on how to keep cats out of my garbage cans and away from my house? Normally I wouldnt care about a stray here and there as long as they leave my stuff alone. The neighbors had a pet cat that our landlord found out about and instead of getting rid of it they just let it outside and kept it as an outside cat and the darn thing mated with the strays around here and now there is about 20 of them running around. I have tried spreading moth ***** around and cayenne pepper, I am trying to stay non lethel here but am starting to consider some lethel options, I cant just go outright and shoot them cause they would call the police and would know it was me cause they done caught me trying to run the blasted things over and they are pissed now cause their kids saw me try to do it and it the kids cat. It wasnt so bad at first like I said but these cats are tearing up the installation under my house and ripping my garbage apart and its really starting to light me up.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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BB gun, aim for the body. It'll give them a good solid sting; if not that, just try and surprise them with a pot of really hot water.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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Sorry to hear about your problem. I don't know if this works, but it is worth a try. I have 3 cats and they all hate oranges. When I put the skin up to their nose they beat it.
I would try spraying orange juice(or any other citrus smell) around the house and garbage.

Hope this helps.

You can also contact your local animal control they should be able to help.
Maybe if they fine the landlord then they will take care of the problem for you.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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call animal control and ask them to set traps for them
 
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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Animal control deals with that same problem all the time, -call them.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Call animal controll. Explain the situtation to them and chances are if said neighbor confesses then they will get a hefty fine.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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Another vote for calling Animal Control. There are plenty of non-humane ways of dealing with them, but if Animal Control will take care of it(and they should), I think that is the better option.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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Borrow a big dog that hates cats, not like the dogs I have that love the darn things.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Racoon traps, BB gun, Paintball gun, Truck...or animal control. If they catch you running one over say "Stuff happens get over it"

If they get mad oh well, tell them the cats destroyed your property.
 

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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 12:24 AM
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Unfortunately if animal control or a neighbor catches you shooting or trapping one etc they can take you to court. It is best to just call animal control and let them do their job.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 12:40 AM
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Animal Control

just so there's no confusion on this thread.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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And don't set out dishes of antifreeze either - that one becomes a hazardous waste issue and the fines are HUGE!!!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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Nevermind, call animal control.

"Accidents" can still happen while their in the road. 10 points per cat. Winner takes home a case of whatever beer they prefer, paid for by the other contenders
 

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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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barbq cat isnt all that bad lol
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 04:04 AM
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As well noted, start with animal control. Sould this not produce the desired result in a timely manner and since these are strays, I'd suggest taking them for a "one way ride" to a new home location. Depending on the effectiveness of animal control in your area, self help may be the best option.
 
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