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Irresponsible Pet Owners

JM Perez By JM Perez2 min read797 views

Tuesday night was so noisy and I barely slept. There were probably three to four stray cats going around the house and making weird noises by the windows.

I used to love my neighborhood and neighbors. I use to think our block was the best and had the best – and for a while it was so. Most of the folks we met here when we bought our home have either died, sold the home and moved or have become landlords. Nothing is the same and we are now surrounded by dishonest individuals; they put on a mask in public, but behind closed doors their true nature comes thru.

Although I do not own a pet, I am against all form of animal cruelty. I despise careless and abusive pet owners. Why get an animal when we can’t care for it properly? When we can’t guarantee it won’t become a nuisance to a neighbor? Just don’t do it because it’s wrong. The neighborhood is filled wit stray animals and it started about two years ago. I am not sure if lousy animal owners come and drop off their furry companions here or if perhaps to save face, some neighbors let the animals roam freely.

There’s a family in the neighborhood who lies a lot and who has been taking in cats and dog regardless of being told by the landlord not to do so. Our cameras have caught the animals as well as other irrefutable proofs we have, still they are set on the lies and deceits. How can people stoop so low? How can people deliberately ruin the peace of a neighborhood for their selfish needs? These people are always on the lookout, fearing that they will eventually get caught. I was told a story about a lady who was so guilty that one day, when she saw a car parked by her house, she immediately texted the landlord saying that she couldn’t go outside because she was sick. The landlord replied saying that she was at her home. This is exactly what I call ugly people, fake people.

Cat hair and damaged plants.

This morning I found cat hair everywhere in the yard as well as damaged plants. The poor cats are probably hungry and I do not have pet food. Besides, feeding one will attract the others and before I know it, they will all take refuge on my property.

Please, do not own pets if you are not serious about the responsibilities that comes along.

Stray Cats: Repelling Remedies

JM Perez By JM Perez2 min read523 views

How would you feel waking up every morning to find mounds of disturbed dirt in your yard/garden? It’s not a pretty sight nor enjoyable. This is exactly what I endured for at least 2 years. Most of them were vicious stray and feral cats, malnourished and I am sure carried diseases (such as toxoplasmosis as well as other health risks associated with cat feces).

The morning my son, who was learning to walk then, tripped and fell next to a pile of covered cat feces changed everything. It was obvious that I had to handle the situation on my own.
After contacting the Animal Control Department, I picked up a Humane trap and for the next two weeks, we caught at least six cats. Prior to getting the traps I tried a few remedies as well as cat repellents:

» Chicken wire
»  Rocks & stones
» Mr. McGregor’s Fence
» Motion sensor sprinkler
» CatStop Ultrasonic (doesn’t always work)
» Mulching (didn’t work for me)
» Damped Soil (doesn’t always work)
» Coffee Grounds<
» Rosemary (worked for a while …)
» Coleus Canina or ‘Scaredy Cat Plant’
» Find the pet owner if you can and if there’s one.

Stray Cat in my front yard.
Stray Cat in my front yard.

We all know that cats have sensitive noses and dislike scented plants. We also know that cats don’t know boundaries and are unpredictable, which means that if they can, they will turn any unfortunate situation in their favor. The most effective remedies are costly. This is a never-ending problem which some of us will endure as long as irresponsible pet owners allow their cats to roam.

In summary, if cats love your yard they will find a way to get in as it is difficult to confine an outdoor animal. Pet owners who truly care about their pets keep them indoor. I do not hate animals but I get very upset when they use my yard/garden as a litter box and I don’t have to put up with that.

Click here to learn about the difference between Feral and Stray Cats.