Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals
What a jerk! A little poop never hurt, and besides, who knows if it's the cats or not? I would definitely keep an eye out on this guy and I would report his threat to the ASPCA in case anything happens to the kitties. I'll be praying for them. Gina wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anita, I'm so sorry. That stinks that your new neighbor is being a jerk. Saying you're going to kill an animal is very serious and cruel. Is it an option for you to speak with the wife when he is not home? Maybe she doesn't know that he did this. Also, could you talk to the ferals the next time you feed them and explain the situation and tell them that this guys is dangerous. Maybe that would help. If this situation gets more serious, there are options, like calling a shelter to have the ferals trapped and moved to someplace safe, or calling the aspca on this guy. Prayers going out that his heart would soften and that the kitties stay out of his path. :) Wendy --- Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s. Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of course, it was about the cats. My husband said it might not be a cat/s, there are skunks and possums. And just to put some wood out to block the cat/s or animal/s from going down the steps to the landing. Then the neighbor says if it doesn't stop he's going to kill them! Then my husband said he couldn't do that or he'd go to jail -- and my husband said then he didn't have time to argue about it and came in. Now, I am worried about the kitties! I would love to take still somewhat feral Mom cat (tho she lets me pet her) from the front inside but I have way too many cats and doubt she'd appreciate it. If we ever move, she is definitely coming. I am crossing my fingers and hoping this blows over. Thanks for listening, I know I am rather long winded! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! _ Download Messenger. Start an im conversation. Support a cause. Join now. http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGWL_MAY07 Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. http://farechase.yahoo.com/ Visit my Tigger Tales site! - Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool.
Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news
Whew - glad to hear that. I liked the Vanilla concept. Gloria On May 31, 2007, at 8:57 AM, Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Hi everyone, just wanted to give you an update on the neighbor situation. I was out back last night and saw my neighbor and told him I'd take care of any pooh issues and to let me know if he has any other issueshe said no no, that is okay. I have calmed down and am not mad at anyone. They are just animals. My wife saw the cat out back yesterday and it went out of the yardI said they are unowned kitties and are afraid of people and I don't let my cats outside. He said I know I know. His wife popped her head out of the window and said not to worry -- they are animals and that happens everywhere. I said I just want to make sure they are happy, and she said we are happy we are happy. Which is all wonderful! I am still going to keep checking tho and cleaning any poop up -- some animal is still pooping down there. Thank you everyone for your wonderful advice! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 23:24:42 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org What a jerk! A little poop never hurt, and besides, who knows if it's the cats or not? I would definitely keep an eye out on this guy and I would report his threat to the ASPCA in case anything happens to the kitties. I'll be praying for them. Gina wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anita, I'm so sorry. That stinks that your new neighbor is being a jerk. Saying you're going to kill an animal is very serious and cruel. Is it an option for you to speak with the wife when he is not home? Maybe she doesn't know that he did this. Also, could you talk to the ferals the next time you feed them and explain the situation and tell them that this guys is dangerous. Maybe that would help. If this situation gets more serious, there are options, like calling a shelter to have the ferals trapped and moved to someplace safe, or calling the aspca on this guy. Prayers going out that his heart would soften and that the kitties stay out of his path. :) Wendy --- Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s. Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of course, it was about the cats. My husband said it might not be a cat/s, there are skunks and possums. And just to put some wood out to block the cat/s or animal/s from going down the steps to the landing. Then the neighbor says if it doesn't stop he's going to kill them! Then my husband said he couldn't do that or he'd go to jail -- and my husband said then he didn't have time to argue about it and came in. Now, I am worried about the kitties! I would love to take still somewhat feral Mom cat (tho she lets me pet her) from the front inside but I have way too many cats and doubt she'd appreciate it. If we ever move, she is definitely coming. I am crossing my fingers and hoping this blows over. Thanks for listening, I know I am rather long winded! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life
RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news
Great news, Anita. I hope this turns into a total non-situation from now on. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stray Cat Alliance Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:58 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news Hi everyone, just wanted to give you an update on the neighbor situation. I was out back last night and saw my neighbor and told him I'd take care of any pooh issues and to let me know if he has any other issueshe said no no, that is okay. I have calmed down and am not mad at anyone. They are just animals. My wife saw the cat out back yesterday and it went out of the yardI said they are unowned kitties and are afraid of people and I don't let my cats outside. He said I know I know. His wife popped her head out of the window and said not to worry -- they are animals and that happens everywhere. I said I just want to make sure they are happy, and she said we are happy we are happy. Which is all wonderful! I am still going to keep checking tho and cleaning any poop up -- some animal is still pooping down there. Thank you everyone for your wonderful advice! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 23:24:42 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org What a jerk! A little poop never hurt, and besides, who knows if it's the cats or not? I would definitely keep an eye out on this guy and I would report his threat to the ASPCA in case anything happens to the kitties. I'll be praying for them. Gina wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anita, I'm so sorry. That stinks that your new neighbor is being a jerk. Saying you're going to kill an animal is very serious and cruel. Is it an option for you to speak with the wife when he is not home? Maybe she doesn't know that he did this. Also, could you talk to the ferals the next time you feed them and explain the situation and tell them that this guys is dangerous. Maybe that would help. If this situation gets more serious, there are options, like calling a shelter to have the ferals trapped and moved to someplace safe, or calling the aspca on this guy. Prayers going out that his heart would soften and that the kitties stay out of his path. :) Wendy --- Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s. Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of course, it was about
Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news
I'm thrilled to hear he has had a change of heart. I wonder what turned things around, but really, I don't care. Good vibes that he stays in his present state of mind toward the cats and you. Maybe his wife does have some influence on him. The house next door to me has a for rent sign in the window. I'm past the point of wishing for like-minded people to move in when the houses turn over, I just hope they aren't hostile and that if they do have pets they care for them. Maybe you guys could send some good energy my way? N Rosenfeldt, Diane wrote: Great news, Anita. I hope this turns into a total non-situation from now on. Diane R. *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Stray Cat Alliance *Sent:* Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:58 AM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news Hi everyone, just wanted to give you an update on the neighbor situation. I was out back last night and saw my neighbor and told him I'd take care of any pooh issues and to let me know if he has any other issueshe said no no, that is okay. I have calmed down and am not mad at anyone. They are just animals. My wife saw the cat out back yesterday and it went out of the yardI said they are unowned kitties and are afraid of people and I don't let my cats outside. He said I know I know. His wife popped her head out of the window and said not to worry -- they are animals and that happens everywhere. I said I just want to make sure they are happy, and she said we are happy we are happy. Which is all wonderful! I am still going to keep checking tho and cleaning any poop up -- some animal is still pooping down there. Thank you everyone for your wonderful advice! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 23:24:42 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org What a jerk! A little poop never hurt, and besides, who knows if it's the cats or not? I would definitely keep an eye out on this guy and I would report his threat to the ASPCA in case anything happens to the kitties. I'll be praying for them. Gina */wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED]/* wrote: Anita, I'm so sorry. That stinks that your new neighbor is being a jerk. Saying you're going to kill an animal is very serious and cruel. Is it an option for you to speak with the wife when he is not home? Maybe she doesn't know that he did this. Also, could you talk to the ferals the next time you feed them and explain the situation and tell them that this guys is dangerous. Maybe that would help. If this situation gets more serious, there are options, like calling a shelter to have the ferals trapped and moved to someplace safe, or calling the aspca on this guy. Prayers going out that his heart would soften and that the kitties stay out of his path. :) Wendy --- Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably
RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news
I'm sending you much white light for nice animal friendly neighbors! It makes things so much better all the way around. Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 10:43:28 -0800From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good newsTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org I'm thrilled to hear he has had a change of heart. I wonder what turned things around, but really, I don't care. Good vibes that he stays in his present state of mind toward the cats and you. Maybe his wife does have some influence on him. The house next door to me has a for rent sign in the window. I'm past the point of wishing for like-minded people to move in when the houses turn over, I just hope they aren't hostile and that if they do have pets they care for them. Maybe you guys could send some good energy my way?NRosenfeldt, Diane wrote: Great news, Anita. I hope this turns into a total non-situation from now on. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stray Cat AllianceSent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:58 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good newsHi everyone, just wanted to give you an update on the neighbor situation. I was out back last night and saw my neighbor and told him I'd take care of any pooh issues and to let me know if he has any other issueshe said no no, that is okay. I have calmed down and am not mad at anyone. They are just animals. My wife saw the cat out back yesterday and it went out of the yardI said they are unowned kitties and are afraid of people and I don't let my cats outside. He said I know I know. His wife popped her head out of the window and said not to worry -- they are animals and that happens everywhere. I said I just want to make sure they are happy, and she said we are happy we are happy. Which is all wonderful! I am still going to keep checking tho and cleaning any poop up -- some animal is still pooping down there. Thank you everyone for your wonderful advice! AnitaEvery year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 23:24:42 -0700From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens feralsTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org What a jerk! A little poop never hurt, and besides, who knows if it's the cats or not? I would definitely keep an eye out on this guy and I would report his threat to the ASPCA in case anything happens to the kitties. I'll be praying for them. Ginawendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anita,I'm so sorry. That stinks that your new neighbor isbeing a jerk. Saying you're going to kill an animalis very serious and cruel. Is it an option for you tospeak with the wife when he is not home? Maybe shedoesn't know that he did this. Also, could you talkto the ferals the next time you feed them and explainthe situation and tell them that this guys isdangerous. Maybe that would help. If this situationgets more serious, there are options, like calling ashelter to have the ferals trapped and moved tosomeplace safe, or calling the aspca on this guy. Prayers going out that his heart would soften and thatthe kitties stay out of his path. :)Wendy--- Stray Cat Alliancewrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s. Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of course, it was about the cats. My husband said it might not be a cat/s, there are skunks and possums. And just to put some wood out to block the cat/s or animal/s from going down the steps to the landing. Then the neighbor says if it doesn't
RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news
Wonderful! Sounds like this guy was just stressed out and overreacted. I hope you and your neighbors get along great now. What a relief! :) Wendy --- Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, just wanted to give you an update on the neighbor situation. I was out back last night and saw my neighbor and told him I'd take care of any pooh issues and to let me know if he has any other issueshe said no no, that is okay. I have calmed down and am not mad at anyone. They are just animals. My wife saw the cat out back yesterday and it went out of the yardI said they are unowned kitties and are afraid of people and I don't let my cats outside. He said I know I know. His wife popped her head out of the window and said not to worry -- they are animals and that happens everywhere. I said I just want to make sure they are happy, and she said we are happy we are happy. Which is all wonderful! I am still going to keep checking tho and cleaning any poop up -- some animal is still pooping down there. Thank you everyone for your wonderful advice! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 23:24:42 -0700From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens feralsTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org What a jerk! A little poop never hurt, and besides, who knows if it's the cats or not? I would definitely keep an eye out on this guy and I would report his threat to the ASPCA in case anything happens to the kitties. I'll be praying for them. Ginawendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anita,I'm so sorry. That stinks that your new neighbor isbeing a jerk. Saying you're going to kill an animalis very serious and cruel. Is it an option for you tospeak with the wife when he is not home? Maybe shedoesn't know that he did this. Also, could you talkto the ferals the next time you feed them and explainthe situation and tell them that this guys isdangerous. Maybe that would help. If this situationgets more serious, there are options, like calling ashelter to have the ferals trapped and moved tosomeplace safe, or calling the aspca on this guy. Prayers going out that his heart would soften and thatthe kitties stay out of his path. :)Wendy--- Stray Cat Alliancewrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s. Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of course, it was about the cats. My husband said it might not be a cat/s, there are skunks and possums. And just to put some wood out to block the cat/s or animal/s from going down the steps to the landing. Then the neighbor says if it doesn't stop he's going to kill them! Then my husband said he couldn't do that or he'd go to jail -- and my husband said then he didn't have time to argue about it and came in. Now, I am worried about the kitties! I would love to take still somewhat feral Mom cat (tho she lets me pet her) from the front inside but I have way too many cats and doubt she'd appreciate it. If we ever move, she is definitely coming. I am crossing my fingers and hoping this blows over. Thanks for listening, I know I am rather long winded! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for
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Thanks sweetie, I feel it and it's giving me hope. Stray Cat Alliance wrote: I'm sending you much white light for nice animal friendly neighbors! It makes things so much better all the way around. Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 10:43:28 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org I'm thrilled to hear he has had a change of heart. I wonder what turned things around, but really, I don't care. Good vibes that he stays in his present state of mind toward the cats and you. Maybe his wife does have some influence on him. The house next door to me has a for rent sign in the window. I'm past the point of wishing for like-minded people to move in when the houses turn over, I just hope they aren't hostile and that if they do have pets they care for them. Maybe you guys could send some good energy my way? N
Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals
Anita, I'm so sorry. That stinks that your new neighbor is being a jerk. Saying you're going to kill an animal is very serious and cruel. Is it an option for you to speak with the wife when he is not home? Maybe she doesn't know that he did this. Also, could you talk to the ferals the next time you feed them and explain the situation and tell them that this guys is dangerous. Maybe that would help. If this situation gets more serious, there are options, like calling a shelter to have the ferals trapped and moved to someplace safe, or calling the aspca on this guy. Prayers going out that his heart would soften and that the kitties stay out of his path. :) Wendy --- Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s. Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of course, it was about the cats. My husband said it might not be a cat/s, there are skunks and possums. And just to put some wood out to block the cat/s or animal/s from going down the steps to the landing. Then the neighbor says if it doesn't stop he's going to kill them! Then my husband said he couldn't do that or he'd go to jail -- and my husband said then he didn't have time to argue about it and came in. Now, I am worried about the kitties! I would love to take still somewhat feral Mom cat (tho she lets me pet her) from the front inside but I have way too many cats and doubt she'd appreciate it. If we ever move, she is definitely coming. I am crossing my fingers and hoping this blows over. Thanks for listening, I know I am rather long winded! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! _ Download Messenger. Start an im conversation. Support a cause. Join now. http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGWL_MAY07 Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. http://farechase.yahoo.com/
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Hey Anita, This is one of my worst nightmares. The apathy in my less than desirable neighborhood causes my overcrowded rescue efforts, but it also has the benefit of protecting me from just this sort of thing. I know how distasteful this suggestion is going to sound, but I think your best bet is to muster the stomach to appease this horrible new neighbor of yours. People like this are desperate for attention. Give it to him! If I were you, I'd go over there and tell him that even though these animals are strays, you love them and feel responsible for them. Let him know you understand why he's upset and, if he'll let you, tell him what you are planing to do to rectify the situation. Ask him to allow you a time frame to see if your ideas are working, (maybe a month). Don't make suggestions about what he could do, ask him to let you do these things FOR him. Clean out his landing, spray cat-be-gone products, block the entrance, pour wood chips in any area that looks like a cat might use to relieve themselves. Enlist his help by asking him to let you know if he spots any cats on his property and to call you so you can come and clean up any messes they make. I would tell him you are sorry that you got off on the wrong foot and maybe even apologize for my husband's rudeness, (very difficult to do, I know). In short kiss this guy's ass! Believe me, I understand how hard this might be to do, but you have to think of the end result. You don't want him calling animal control, and you certainly don't want him putting poison down for your unsuspecting cats. Nip this feud in the bud, it's not about you, it's about the safety of your babies. I would figure out some sort of enclosure if you can and start trapping asap. I'm sorry this has happened. Please let us know how it is going, Nina Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s. Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of course, it was about the cats. My husband said it might not be a cat/s, there are skunks and possums. And just to put some wood out to block the cat/s or animal/s from going down the steps to the landing. Then the neighbor says if it doesn't stop he's going to kill them! Then my husband said he couldn't do that or he'd go to jail -- and my husband said then he didn't have time to argue about it and came in. Now, I am worried about the kitties! I would love to take still somewhat feral Mom cat (tho she lets me pet her) from the front inside but I have way too many cats and doubt she'd appreciate it. If we ever move, she is definitely coming. I am crossing my fingers and hoping this blows over. Thanks for listening, I know I am rather long winded! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! Download Messenger. Start an i’m conversation. Support a cause. Join Now! http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGWL_MAY07
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Anita -- As Nina will attest, over on the feral_cats yahoogroup this is referred to as being vanilla and has been proven as one of the best ways to deal with ignorant and/or hostile people. Hard as it is, maybe it IS just a case of getting off on the wrong foot, maybe when not assailed, as he would consider it, by cat poop and made to feel defensive about it this guy is actually a nice person. Or he could be a total waste of skin. But either way, maybe you can win him over and keep your kidlets safe. Possibly, he may even tell people, hey, I've got these *cat* people living next door -- but they seem to be okay. Although it doesn't sound to me like your husband was actually *being* rude -- I know how *I* would respond to I'll kill your cats -- it would be cool to defuse the hostility and have neighbors you can actually stand. Do you think it would be possible for both of you to bring over a welcome plate of cookies or something, and tell them you'd like to sit down and discuss all the stuff Nina mentioned? You could mention in a non-accusatory way that the other neighbor liked the cats so it may take you a little while to figure out what to do, and ask them to bear with you. Oh, and document everything. For now, write down the date and content of the conversations you and your husband have had with the neighbor already. Write down what you initially did to placate the guy. And later, even if your vanilla meeting goes well, write down everything that is said and all the actions you subsequently take. And continue to document any interactions between the cats and the neighbors. That way if, God forbid, something does happen to your cats, you'll have something to show the cops about the situation. I really really hope it doesn't come to that. Best of luck. I've had crappy neighbors in my time, and know how worrisome that can be. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 12:37 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals Hey Anita, This is one of my worst nightmares. The apathy in my less than desirable neighborhood causes my overcrowded rescue efforts, but it also has the benefit of protecting me from just this sort of thing. I know how distasteful this suggestion is going to sound, but I think your best bet is to muster the stomach to appease this horrible new neighbor of yours. People like this are desperate for attention. Give it to him! If I were you, I'd go over there and tell him that even though these animals are strays, you love them and feel responsible for them. Let him know you understand why he's upset and, if he'll let you, tell him what you are planing to do to rectify the situation. Ask him to allow you a time frame to see if your ideas are working, (maybe a month). Don't make suggestions about what he could do, ask him to let you do these things FOR him. Clean out his landing, spray cat-be-gone products, block the entrance, pour wood chips in any area that looks like a cat might use to relieve themselves. Enlist his help by asking him to let you know if he spots any cats on his property and to call you so you can come and clean up any messes they make. I would tell him you are sorry that you got off on the wrong foot and maybe even apologize for my husband's rudeness, (very difficult to do, I know). In short kiss this guy's ass! Believe me, I understand how hard this might be to do, but you have to think of the end result. You don't want him calling animal control, and you certainly don't want him putting poison down for your unsuspecting cats. Nip this feud in the bud, it's not about you, it's about the safety of your babies. I would figure out some sort of enclosure if you can and start trapping asap. I'm sorry this has happened. Please let us know how it is going, Nina Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized
RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals
Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions! I did get my husband to write down what the neighbor said to him yesterday -- but it is a good idea to write down everything and dates. I will do my best to muster up niceness when I want to scream and talk to the neighbor. The wife doesn't speak very good English so I don't think she'd be a good option. I really can't trap everybody and relocate...and an enclosure wouldn't work where I live now so I am hoping and praying for a positive resolution for all. Thank you again, will keep you posted. Anita _ Add some color. Personalize your inbox with your favorite colors. www.windowslive-hotmail.com/learnmore/personalize.html?locale=en-usocid=TXT_TAGLM_HMWL_reten_addcolor_0507
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Believe me, my first reaction would be to retaliate in kind to this creep, but... Even if the wife did speak english fluently, you're probably better off approaching the husband. Your objective is to make him feel important and it's my guess that he doesn't respect his wife's opinion about things anyway. Men like this usually respond to other men better than women, but he might also like the feeling of power he gets from you appealing to him to indulge your love of animals. The whole thing makes me nauseous just thinking about it. Nina Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions! I did get my husband to write down what the neighbor said to him yesterday -- but it is a good idea to write down everything and dates. I will do my best to muster up niceness when I want to scream and talk to the neighbor. The wife doesn't speak very good English so I don't think she'd be a good option. I really can't trap everybody and relocate...and an enclosure wouldn't work where I live now so I am hoping and praying for a positive resolution for all. Thank you again, will keep you posted. Anita Change is good. See what's different about Windows Live Hotmail. Check it out! www.windowslive-hotmail.com/learnmore/default.html?locale=en-usocid=RMT_TAGLM_HMWL_reten_changegood_0507
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Yah. This is my late dad, the great withholder of stuff because you didn't ask ME. But I digress. It's sort of telling that the guy asked to speak to your husband. It's a certain mentality. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 1:39 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals Believe me, my first reaction would be to retaliate in kind to this creep, but... Even if the wife did speak english fluently, you're probably better off approaching the husband. Your objective is to make him feel important and it's my guess that he doesn't respect his wife's opinion about things anyway. Men like this usually respond to other men better than women, but he might also like the feeling of power he gets from you appealing to him to indulge your love of animals. The whole thing makes me nauseous just thinking about it. Nina Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions! I did get my husband to write down what the neighbor said to him yesterday -- but it is a good idea to write down everything and dates. I will do my best to muster up niceness when I want to scream and talk to the neighbor. The wife doesn't speak very good English so I don't think she'd be a good option. I really can't trap everybody and relocate...and an enclosure wouldn't work where I live now so I am hoping and praying for a positive resolution for all. Thank you again, will keep you posted. Anita Change is good. See what's different about Windows Live Hotmail. Check it out! www.windowslive-hotmail.com/learnmore/default.html?locale=en-usocid=RM T_TAGLM_HMWL_reten_changegood_0507 This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
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If someone hasn't already suggested it, please join the feral cat group at
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/feral_cats/ (3000+ members nationwide).
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believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I
love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved
into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet
friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in
(no pets).
Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and
the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his
basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they
go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't
walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation
as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up
the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our
landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell.
Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that
changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard.
In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would
probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s.
Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of
course, it was about the cats. My husband said it might not be a cat/s, there
are skunks and possums. And just to put some wood out to block the cat/s or
animal/s from going down the steps to the landing.
Then the neighbor says if it doesn't stop he's going to kill them! Then my
husband said he couldn't do that or he'd go to jail -- and my husband said then
he didn't have time to argue about it and came in.
Now, I am worried about the kitties! I would love to take still somewhat feral
Mom cat (tho she lets me pet her) from the front inside but I have way too many
cats and doubt she'd appreciate it. If we ever move, she is definitely coming.
I am crossing my fingers and hoping this blows over.
Thanks for listening, I know I am rather long winded!
Anita
Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens.
Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply
because they did not have a home.
Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life.
Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life!
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Thanks Susan. I actually do belong to the feral cat group -- great group of people, just like here! For me, it is so much easier telling other people what to do in such situations as this but it is so different for some reason, being in it myself. Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 12:33:29 -0700From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens feralsTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED] someone hasn't already suggested it, please join the feral cat group at http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/feral_cats/ (3000+ members nationwide).Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s. Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of course, it was about the cats. My husband said it might not be a cat/s, there are skunks and possums. And just to put some wood out to block the cat/s or animal/s from going down the steps to the landing. Then the neighbor says if it doesn't stop he's going to kill them! Then my husband said he couldn't do that or he'd go to jail -- and my husband said then he didn't have time to argue about it and came in. Now, I am worried about the kitties! I would love to take still somewhat feral Mom cat (tho she lets me pet her) from the front inside but I have way too many cats and doubt she'd appreciate it. If we ever move, she is definitely coming. I am crossing my fingers and hoping this blows over. Thanks for listening, I know I am rather long winded! AnitaEvery year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! Download Messenger. Start an i’m conversation. Support a cause. Join Now! _ Download Messenger. Start an i’m conversation. Support a cause. Join now. http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGWL_MAY07
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First of all, call the police and animal control and report each and every confrontation you have had with these people, time and date and what your neighbor has said. We have creep neighbors who trap cats and release them miles away and apparently also kill them in our lovely university suburb. The animal control people AND the police are concerned and have both spoken with them more than once. When told that trapping animals was illegal he got a state permit. They say that the cats steal the fish out of their fish pond. More likely the raccoons. My mother lost cats before we found out what was going on. Once she was looking for hewr old scared white boy and she found him in their garage. They got mad at her for going in there to find him. He later disappeared along with the cutest, tiniest little feral black cat and his little feral mommy. The best we can legally do is to watch their backyard to be sure there is no havahart trap back there. So did one of our neighbors who feeds ferals and, (as an aside) also has about ten indoor cats AND the cleanest, most perfect house I've ever seen. It just shines! He drove my mom's old cat 25 miles away and let him out in a forest preserve. The only reason we got him back two long weeks later was because he was living under a lady's deck and the lady took him to a vet to see that he was healthy before she adopted him because he was such a nice old kitty and I had microchipped him for my mom. But I certainly feel the nightmare of losing the others. I always tell people about these creeps. If I see a cat out and he has a tag I always call the people and tell them about these people. It's so disgusting. I hate it! Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On May 29, 2007, at 10:06 AM, Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s. Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of course, it was about the cats. My husband said it might not be a cat/s, there are skunks and possums. And just to put some wood out to block the cat/s or animal/s from going down the steps to the landing. Then the neighbor says if it doesn't stop he's going to kill them! Then my husband said he couldn't do that or he'd go to jail -- and my husband said then he didn't have time to argue about it and came in. Now, I am worried about the kitties! I would love to take still somewhat feral Mom cat (tho she lets me pet her) from the front inside but I have way too many cats and doubt she'd appreciate it. If we ever move, she is definitely coming. I am crossing my fingers and hoping this blows over. Thanks for listening, I know I am rather long winded! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! Download Messenger. Start an i’m conversation. Support a cause. Join Now!
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All these ideas are so great! Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On May 29, 2007, at 12:37 PM, Nina wrote: Hey Anita, This is one of my worst nightmares. The apathy in my less than desirable neighborhood causes my overcrowded rescue efforts, but it also has the benefit of protecting me from just this sort of thing. I know how distasteful this suggestion is going to sound, but I think your best bet is to muster the stomach to appease this horrible new neighbor of yours. People like this are desperate for attention. Give it to him! If I were you, I'd go over there and tell him that even though these animals are strays, you love them and feel responsible for them. Let him know you understand why he's upset and, if he'll let you, tell him what you are planing to do to rectify the situation. Ask him to allow you a time frame to see if your ideas are working, (maybe a month). Don't make suggestions about what he could do, ask him to let you do these things FOR him. Clean out his landing, spray cat-be-gone products, block the entrance, pour wood chips in any area that looks like a cat might use to relieve themselves. Enlist his help by asking him to let you know if he spots any cats on his property and to call you so you can come and clean up any messes they make. I would tell him you are sorry that you got off on the wrong foot and maybe even apologize for my husband's rudeness, (very difficult to do, I know). In short kiss this guy's ass! Believe me, I understand how hard this might be to do, but you have to think of the end result. You don't want him calling animal control, and you certainly don't want him putting poison down for your unsuspecting cats. Nip this feud in the bud, it's not about you, it's about the safety of your babies. I would figure out some sort of enclosure if you can and start trapping asap. I'm sorry this has happened. Please let us know how it is going, Nina Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s. Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of course, it was about the cats. My husband said it might not be a cat/s, there are skunks and possums. And just to put some wood out to block the cat/s or animal/s from going down the steps to the landing. Then the neighbor says if it doesn't stop he's going to kill them! Then my husband said he couldn't do that or he'd go to jail -- and my husband said then he didn't have time to argue about it and came in. Now, I am worried about the kitties! I would love to take still somewhat feral Mom cat (tho she lets me pet her) from the front inside but I have way too many cats and doubt she'd appreciate it. If we ever move, she is definitely coming. I am crossing my fingers and hoping this blows over. Thanks for listening, I know I am rather long winded! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! Download Messenger. Start an i’m conversation. Support a cause. Join Now!
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Oh, great. MORE people who don't speak English. (Sorry, but I know what that might mean--people from a culture that doesn't respect all life.) Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On May 29, 2007, at 1:33 PM, Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions! I did get my husband to write down what the neighbor said to him yesterday -- but it is a good idea to write down everything and dates. I will do my best to muster up niceness when I want to scream and talk to the neighbor. The wife doesn't speak very good English so I don't think she'd be a good option. I really can't trap everybody and relocate...and an enclosure wouldn't work where I live now so I am hoping and praying for a positive resolution for all. Thank you again, will keep you posted. Anita Change is good. See what's different about Windows Live Hotmail. Check it out!
Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals
You need to get them used to eating and excreting on your property. Try moving the food from the front of the house (a foot or two at a time) to the back. You may also want to put out a big litterbox. (I have an under-the-bed plastic storage box that is the size of 3 normal litterboxes but I know someone who uses a child's plastic wading pool instead.) You can fill it with the pellets that are used for woodburning stoves. These are light, scoopable and biodegradable. (You can also just find an area of your back yard and pour bags of the wood stove pellets on the ground. That's how a friend dealt with neighbors' complaints about her ferals.) Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh, great. MORE people who don't speak English. (Sorry, but I know what that might mean--people from a culture that doesn't respect all life.) Consciousness is Causal and Physicality is its Manifestation. On May 29, 2007, at 1:33 PM, Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions! I did get my husband to write down what the neighbor said to him yesterday -- but it is a good idea to write down everything and dates. I will do my best to muster up niceness when I want to scream and talk to the neighbor. The wife doesn't speak very good English so I don't think she'd be a good option. I really can't trap everybody and relocate...and an enclosure wouldn't work where I live now so I am hoping and praying for a positive resolution for all. Thank you again, will keep you posted. Anita - Change is good. See what's different about Windows Live Hotmail. Check it out!
