Feral Cat Problem

Sonsie

Sonsie

The mighty Al-Sonsie!
OK, I've got to drive off a couple feral cats before hubby shoots them. They've taken up permanent residence on our property due to a friendly dog and available water. They spray in my garage and on the french doors, they crap in my garden, and constantly are up on the window sills provoking my elderly indoor cats. The worst one is a huge ginger tom who actually chases my dog off his food. Now I only feed the dog inside and they are hunting around my birdbath and feeders. They walk and sleep all over the vehicles and are a rabies hazard. This whole area is infested with feral cats so killing a few isn't going to be a permanent fix. I don't want to see them shot but the husband declared that he has had enough when he noticed the tomcat marking/spraying the patio doors right in front of us. Chemical deterrent sprays haven't worked, my poor dog is confused since I spent his whole life teaching him to leave my cats alone and is too gentle to really want to "get the kitty". Besides they are seriously scrappy toms and are unfazed by him. I'm thinking maybe an airsoft kind of BB or pellet gun? Maybe getting hit a few times will encourage them to move on. There is no animal control in our rural county or rescue operations and frankly I'm about ready to just look the other way and let hubby do the deed. Any suggestions? Products that won't seriously impact my dog or garden?
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
Contact a local rescue or do a google search for feral cat rescue. There are groups that will help you trap and relocate the cats. It's late and I'm on an "awake at midnight" break...if you need help..send me a PM and I'll see if I can get you some contacts of people that can possibly help you.
 
Sonsie

Sonsie

The mighty Al-Sonsie!
cattitude said:
Contact a local rescue or do a google search for feral cat rescue. There are groups that will help you trap and relocate the cats. It's late and I'm on an "awake at midnight" break...if you need help..send me a PM and I'll see if I can get you some contacts of people that can possibly help you.
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This is rural south Texas, we moved last year. I've got a week to sort it out as hubby is away for work. I googled and the SAFCC seems to be the only ones but they say:

San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition FAQ:

Q. I have several stray/feral cats that showed up in my yard? Can you take them?

A. No. SAFCC does not take cats from people. We are not a rescue organization, nor do we have adequate facilities to shelter the cats from all of the people who call asking for us to take cats away.​

They won't come out and get them but they will loan out traps. A pain but maybe I can catch them and relocate them far away. The shelter would be a death sentence for sure.
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
Sonsie said:
This is rural south Texas, we moved last year. I've got a week to sort it out as hubby is away for work. I googled and the SAFCC seems to be the only ones but they say:

San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition FAQ:

Q. I have several stray/feral cats that showed up in my yard? Can you take them?

A. No. SAFCC does not take cats from people. We are not a rescue organization, nor do we have adequate facilities to shelter the cats from all of the people who call asking for us to take cats away.​

They won't come out and get them but they will loan out traps. A pain but maybe I can catch them and relocate them far away. The shelter would be a death sentence for sure.
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I understand. And while I advocate rescue, I'm a realist. IMO, if they are truly feral and don't have much hope at becoming someone's pet, it is far better for them to be humanely euthanized than to live their lives breeding constantly and suffering illness and genetic diseases caused by overbreeding.
 
Sonsie

Sonsie

The mighty Al-Sonsie!
cattitude said:
I understand. And while I advocate rescue, I'm a realist. IMO, if they are truly feral and don't have much hope at becoming someone's pet, it is far better for them to be humanely euthanized than to live their lives breeding constantly and suffering illness and genetic diseases caused by overbreeding.
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They, the rescue org, want you to catch them, fix them, get their shots and release them back on their home turf. That wouldn't solve our problem with them, they need to go. And they are truly feral, you can't get close to them.

Maybe I can "borrow" a dog for a while that has a dimmer view of cats.
 
vraiblonde

vraiblonde

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aps45819 said:
Your husband has an excellant suggestion.
Listen to him
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I agree.

It's funny how things have changed over the years. Back in the day, nobody would have thought a thing about killing a wild animal that invaded their home. Now we want to "rescue" it. :lol:
 
bcp

bcp

In My Opinion
you have to be careful of those feral cat people, they are frigging nuts.
And if they do relocate them, they just turn them into someone elses problem.
I love cats, but we had a feral cat problem here many years ago, between me and the retriever we "relocated" them to a more ,, um,, restful? place.

they can carry rabies or any number of things that you dont want around you. They are agreesive if you corner them or scare them, they dig around the house, they crap where ever they feel like it. They will hunt at your bird feeders, basically they are the left over from some ignorant pet owner. cats are not indiginious to this area and do not present themselves as good neighbors when running loose or wild.

you got to just go away for a day and let your husband take care of the problem then never ask him about it if it bothers you.
 
dustin

dustin

UAIOE
airsoft gun might work. they are pretty cheap at walmart.

if you go this route get the biodegradable pellets. that way you dont have to pick up plastic pellets out of your yard.
 
kvj21075

kvj21075

Meow
we have a fat cat problem and a drooling stinky breath cat problem, i also have this older gentlemen that sneaks in my bed every night. any suggestions???
 
kvj21075

kvj21075

Meow
Larry Gude said:
Does the older gentleman have bad breathe and/or drool?
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no, the older man doesnt, i use him and then let him roll over, its the bad breath cat i have to throw off the bed, and the giant cat thats round like a 40 lb pumpkin! but i like her, she gives me head rubbins :biggrin:
 
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jedi2814

New Member
vraiblonde said:
I agree.

It's funny how things have changed over the years. Back in the day, nobody would have thought a thing about killing a wild animal that invaded their home. Now we want to "rescue" it. :lol:
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:yeahthat:

Like someone else said "relocation" makes them someone else's problem. When one attacks your dog and you have to quarantine him since he may have been exposed to rabies or when one gets you because you get too close and you have to go through a rabies shot series you'll have wished you "relocated" them to cat heaven.
 
GWguy

GWguy

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I'm generally a "live and let live" kind of person, but there is a point where something has to be done. Allowing the cats to remain is only going to make a bad situation worse. If they are not neutered, you will have more than you can deal with, and the possibility of them infecting your animals increases. Not to mention the fleas and other parasites they bring right to your door.

Allow hubby to take them out now, before the problem escalates.
 
Pete

Pete

Repete
GWguy said:
I'm generally a "live and let live" kind of person, but there is a point where something has to be done. Allowing the cats to remain is only going to make a bad situation worse. If they are not neutered, you will have more than you can deal with, and the possibility of them infecting your animals increases. Not to mention the fleas and other parasites they bring right to your door.

Allow hubby to take them out now, before the problem escalates.
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:yeahthat: After having to put Timmy down because he got bit and infected with Feline Luk and Feline HIV I am unappologetic about running them off or shooting them.
 
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