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What can I do about my neighbors outdoor cat?
If politely talking with your neighbor fails to solve the problem or feral cats are being a nui- sance, contact your local animal control office and ask for their advice and assistance. If the animal control office is not helpful, contact your local elected city or county officials and ask for their help.
Why do people leave their cats outdoors?
While there are many sound reasons for keeping your cat indoors, there are several benefits associated with outdoor life. The majority of outdoor cats maintain a healthy body weight. While indoor cats are afforded a longer life expectancy, some people believe that quality of life outweighs quantity.
Can cats be outdoor pets?
If you want your cat to stay outdoors, make sure your pet is safe by keeping up with all scheduled vaccinations, parasite prevention, and bringing your outdoor cat indoors at night. Whenever you adopt a new cat, try to keep them indoors.
Why do people let cats roam free?
Many people consider free-roaming cats to be pests. They do not want cats to urinate, defecate, dig, eat plants, or kill birds on their property. Like dogs, cats should be allowed outdoors for walks on leashes that are attached to harnesses and to explore securely fenced yards.
How to deal with neighbors with cats in your yard?
Let your neighbors know— You may need to let your neighbors know that you dislike cats in your yard. This is especially necessary if you know that they have cats. Also, your neighbors may not have cats but rather have means by which cats come to your yards. This is a big issue to tackle.
Are there Stray Cats in your neighborhood?
Cats roam outside in most neighborhoods in the United States. Some are pets whose owners let (or put) them outside, but many are community cats, who may be feral or one-time pets who are now stray, lost or abandoned.
Should you let your cat go outdoors?
A lot can happen even within a small radius of your home, so if you really want to let your cat outside, consider harness training him or creating a screened-in enclosure for him. Read our article Should You Let Your Cat Go Outdoors? to find out how to harness-train your cat and build a cat-safe outdoor enclosure.
Do indoor cats get bored in the House?
Fact: The truth is, indoor cats can and do get bored, but letting them outside is not a good solution. Instead, make your home more interesting: Set up perches where he can watch birds from the safety of inside, build a DIY cat playhouse, hide his food or modify his feeder so he has to “hunt” for it.