Neighbour's cats pooping in my yard.

I have to say that I do like cats. New neighbours have two cats that have taken to leaving deposits in the garden including poops and hairballs.

What do you use to deter the felines? Yesterday I cut some stems from the rosemary bush and scattered them where I know they have already 'been'. Not sure if this is going to help. Does anybody else have any fail proof plans to deter the kittehs?

I'm sorry to hear you are having to contend with this.

There used to be a humane ultrasonic motion sensor activated device, some are solar powered, that the humane society recommended. I had to get this to keep them out because my one dog years ago, though friendly with my cats, would kill others that came in the yard. It really helped. I would imagine they are still available. Some of them even had lights on them as an additional deterrent for other wildlife.

Some have used cat pheromones to keep others out. It marks the yard for territory so they don't want to come in. Sometimes though a really dominant cat though will mark over it though so that still makes it their place. It is less expensive though than the ultrasonic but could be worth trying.

Thanks for your suggestions. I will check them out. Didn't see any evidence of cats last night but maybe it was just too cold for them.

Possum, I've heard that scattering mothballs will keep critters away. There are also sprays you can get that will chase them off. I don't know if either works, but might be worth a try.

Funny on myself - I read your comment about it being "too cold" and thought WTF it was 100 degrees here yesterday!?!?!? I forgot you live down under!

Yup winter as such here right now Liz. More kitty poops in the garden today. Frost warning tonight. Maybe they will stay indoors tonight. Mothballs sound cheap enough.

I was considering getting a cat for a pet again myself. The thrill of this is kind of taking the edge off doing that.

Then again, maybe your cat would keep the other cats away and go poop in their yard for well deserved payback!!!

I like that thought.......

We used to have 3 cats and 2 of them would poop in the neighbors yard instead of their own. Our neighbor would complain about them doing that and I would go clean it up. I never could figure out a way to convince them to poop elsewhere. Cats gonna do what cats wanna do. I do commiserate with you though!

We have 2 cats Sunny who is a senior and stays inside always has. He will step outside but just for a minute and runs back in.

Now McGee aka domestic terrorist was born out side in a feral colony he lived in a bush for 31/2 weeeks before we got him. He will meow until you let him in. When he comes in he runs right to his litter box makes a deposit then eats a little and then he wants to go right back outside. Sometimes he just comes in to use the litter box. Kinda crazy

Doesn't the cat busy it's poop? We had a cat who used to poop under our grapefruit tree. It grew the best grapefruits. Good fertilizer!

I have the same issue with a neighbours cats...They come in through the dog door in the early hours of the morning to eat my dogs biscuits. I remove the biscuits at night now, but this doesn't stop them from coming in, snooping about, and whizzing all over my beautiful rugs.I am sure if my Jack Russell's had free reign on her property whenever they wanted my neighbour would most certainly have something to say about it. My Jacls have taken them on late at night a few times...but invariably come off second best with sore scratched noses.

That is hilarious! I know some people who can only poop at their own house, but i never heard of a wildish cat getting so fussy! Im dying here!

Having your inside rugs sprayed is very bad. Have you spoken with the neighbour? Could you shut the dog door at night?

When I placed some cut lemons in front of the door I swear that this cat would use them for spraying target practice.

I relented and bought sensor device for the front door. I have also sprayed the first step with some anti dog/cat spray. For part of the back yard where the cat tried and failed to bury it's business I have closed one of the picket fence gates. They other fences may be too high to hurdle. So far so good.

Have to say that I do feel sorry for the cats as they doesn't seem to have much protection from the elements.

They make dog doors with sensors and locks that the dog wears a tag on its collar, so the door only unlocks when the dog tag gets close. Perhaps this might help. The price has come down on them but knowing how much the cost of rug cleaning and vet bills can be for fight wound and more importantly to prevent infections, which cat scratches/bites are known for, it may be worth it.

I hope you find some relief soon. Too bad I can't loan you one of my dogs for a bit to scare them away . Will send good vibes your way meanwhile.

Last spring & summer my neighbors were feeding feral cats who had kittens, who had more kittens, etc. They were pissing under our deck & all over our property. The stench was bad. Mothballs really have a strong odor, so if you're going to use them in an area you use, utilize caution - to be honest, I'd never use them again. The repellant sprays aren't cheap & wash away when it rains so you have to reapply. We finally went to war with the neighbors. When they stopped feeding the feral cats they disappeared. There's nothing worse than people who are clueless/ rude where animals are concerned.

I would try somehow and lock the door at night. Even if you have to get a couple of boxes willed with paper (they are real heavy) and put them in front of the doggie door so they can't get in. You can't be 100% sure it's the neighbor's cat. It could be a raccoon or something else.

Cats will go after a dogs nose and scratch it to get their point across.

Good luck and keep us posted

Yes they are my neighbours cats..as I have them on CCTV footage. I am making arrangements to have them eradicated from my property altogether. I have taken footage to council, and my neighbour will be asked to stop allowing her cats out to roam at night, Dogs aren't permitted, so why should cats be? Failing that, I will set rat traps along the rear wall where they gain entry...That should scare the bejeezers out of them. I simply don't want them in my property. My neighbour has no garden only a concrete area...I shouldn't have to feed or provide a public toilet for her animals. I take my dogs for daily walks and always pick up up after them. If you can't or refuse to be a responsible pet owner....then give the pets to a more suitable home.

Haven't resorted to mothballs yet. Another visitor again last night. Really don't want my first conversation with the neighbours to be about cats but this is not good.

What kinda dog have you got Fresia?

Down with gardens being used as public cat toilets.

I have three but the one that would help you the most is the Blackmouth Cur. She is a really good hunter, even though I am not, she catches everything and would truly put quite a scare in them. I no longer have squirrels in my yard thanks to her, which is nice since they don't raid the bird feeders anymore.

Here, here on down with public cat toilets in gardens!

Hang in there Possum.

I did go next door to introduce myself to the next door neighbour. I found out that their cat is called Kevin. She said that they would try to keep Kevin inside more. So I wait to see if this will help things.

I did not know if the sensor near the front door was making any sound at all. A family member was here yesterday and when she was near the door she said she could hear a high pitch sound. Must be working.

I googled that breed of dog Fresia. She will do nicely.