So I turned my back for 5 minutes

[Kinvig]

and the cat which has never set a paw outside the house went from this:

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6632/artoo1ln8.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=artoo1ln8.jpg)

to this:

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6223/artoo7fz5.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=artoo7fz5.jpg)

if anyone knows of a way to catch a cat that doesn't want to be, then let me know! The birds in the garden went absolutely mental!


http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/5791/artoo5ml6.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=artoo5ml6.jpg)

[hovis]

shotgun?

:smt067 :cat:

[Razor]

.22 air rifle?

[Luckypants]

I find an air-rfile very effective for the cats murdering birdies in my garden. :tongue:

HTH

Edit: Razor beat me to it!

[Razor]

I find an air-rfile very effective for the cats murdering birdies in my garden. :tongue:

HTH

Edit: Razor beat me to it!

:smt031

[the white rabbit]

If someone shot my cat I would come and shot them, probably somewhere painful and permanent.

[Kinvig]

Thanks guys...however:


I'm possibly looknig for an Al Pacino-free methodology here! ;o)

[wyrdness]

Cat will probably come down and back inside in its own time. Cats are like that, though they can often be encouraged by squirting them with water.

[stewie]

I find an air-rfile very effective for the cats murdering birdies in my garden. :tongue:

HTH

Edit: Razor beat me to it!

I concur fully, my local cats have just killed a pair of blackbirds which have been visiting my gardens for years and last year emptied my pond of some very expensive koi carp. Sorry Kinvig, but its a shotgun for me too.

[plowsie]

get some cat food out! works with dogs to get their attention(mite work)

[Baph]

Less lethal alternative to the shotgun (and less harmful than a .22)...

watergun.

Nuff said.

[plowsie]

#-o that is such a quality idea. If not water hose!

[Luckypants]

Less lethal alternative to the shotgun (and less harmful than a .22)...

watergun.

Nuff said.
Filled with petrol...... and a match! :smt077 (only kidding)

[hovis]

.22 air rifle?

I find an air-rfile very effective for the cats murdering birdies in my garden. :tongue:

HTH

Edit: Razor beat me to it!

:smt031


& i beat you both to it:smt019

[plowsie]

& i beat you both to it:smt019
U sed shotgun :smt019

[Steve H]

Great photos. She will come back when she feels like it. As said previously,
our cat has taken to intergrating with the birds that sit on our roof! #-o

And in answer to all those that said 'shotgun' please note that I am more likely to use it on them first. :D

[keithlackie]

**** the shotgun, RPG never fails.

[Ping]

Cat haters: If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. :smt108

[Steve H]

Cat haters: If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. :smt108

You tell em, Ping. :smt062

[hovis]

& i beat you both to it:smt019

U sed shotgun :smt019
true........... but the outcome would be the same

**** the shotgun, RPG never fails.

:smt081

[Ping]

You tell em, Ping. :smt062
I'm always telling 'em... they never listen tho. :lol:

Buncha big fat meanies. :tongue:

[Kinvig]

so, 3 blokes & one docile dog later we go from this:

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/1151/atroo4ju0.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=atroo4ju0.jpg)

to this:

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/961/artoo8jj5.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=artoo8jj5.jpg)

Artoo will be getting a collar with a name tag asap!

[Steve H]

:smt041

[stewie]

Cat haters: If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. :smt108

Dont hate cats,quite like cats actually just hate the damage they cause . Sorry.

[Luckypants]

Dont hate cats,quite like cats actually just hate the damage they cause . Sorry.
Ditto and cat lovers are so easy to wind up. :smt019 dogs rool!

[stewie]

Ditto and cat lovers are so easy to wind up. :smt019 dogs rool!

Not like us laid back, gregarious, outgoing ,sociable types ohh sorry did I slip into a stereotype there, what was the one about cat owners ? cant remember now, sure someone will.

Dogs look up to you
cats look down on you
and pigs treat you like one of there own :smt019

[Kinvig]

Ditto and cat lovers are so easy to wind up. :smt019 dogs rool!

I'm actually more of a dog person....figured a cat would be less high maitenance, what with living in London & never being in the house.

[stewie]

So its more of a committment thing then.lol.

[Steve H]

Dont hate cats,quite like cats actually just hate the damage they cause . Sorry.

I feel the same about Human Beings! :rolleyes:

[MiniMatt]

Artoo will be getting a collar with a name tag asap!

We find they lose their collar about ten minutes after spending yet another fiver getting yet another name tag engraved, gave up in the end and got them chipped - about £20 down the vets. Still stick a collar on them so they don't look like strays mind. Or staple the collar on, that might work :)

[stewie]

I feel the same about Human Beings! :rolleyes:
Then we agree then ;)

[Steve H]

I'm actually more of a dog person....figured a cat would be less high maitenance, what with living in London & never being in the house.

Kinvig, I used to be a dog person. My wife (then girlfriend) introduced me to
the joys of Cats, and I can honestly say that I now prefer the characteristics
of Cats any day of the week. :batman:

[Sosha]

Stick a bell on the collar...give the feathered brigade a fighting chance...

[Beaniebike]

Dad and the Cat and the Tree
.This morning a cat got stuck in our tree,
Dad said, "Right Just leave this to me."
The tree was wobbly, the tree was tall
Mum said, "For goodness sake don't fall!"
"Fall?" scoffed Dad, "A climber like me?
Childs play this is! You wait and see."

He got out the ladder from the garden shed,
It slipped, he landed in the flower bed.
"Never mind," said Dad brushing the dirt
Off his hair and his face and his trousers and shirt,
"We'll try Plan B. Stand out of the way",
Mum said "Don't fall" again, "OK?"

"Fall again?" said Dad, "Funny Joke!"
Then he swung himself up on a branch - It broke.
Dad landed, wallop! - back on the deck.
Mum said "Stop it! You'll break your neck!"
"Rubbish!" said Dad, "now we try Plan C.
Easy as winking to a climber like me!"

Then he climbed up high on the garden wall,
Guess what? He didn't fall!
He gave a great leap and he landed flat
In the crook of the tree trunk right on the cat!
The cat gave a yell and sprang to the ground,
Pleased as Punch to be safe and sound.
So it's smiling and smirking, smug as can be,
But poor old Dad's
Still
Stuck
Up
The
Tree!

[El Saxo]

Kinvig - some friends of mine have cats & a house that backs onto fields - the cats are always off over the fields chasing mice etc. They've trained them to come back by standing in the back garden and rattling a box of go-cat like a lunatic.

They started off by rattling the box of go-cat at feeding time & then hand-feeding just one of the little biscuity things to each of the cats, making sure to show them that the biscuit came out of the box. The cats now associate the rattle of the box with the fact they will get fed so they come running every time the box is rattled loudly in the garden.

I was house/cat-sitting for them a couple of weeks ago and the box of go-cat worked a treat when I wanted the cats to come back in the house for the night. :D

[Luckypants]

the cats are always off over the fields chasing mice etc.

I know this is cats just doing the instinctive thing, but this really annoys me. Field mice, voles, shrews etc are in decline and as a result so are the species that predate on them, such as owls. The huge numbers of domestic cats allowed to roam free while 'mummy' or 'daddy' are at work means that these small mammals are being hunted to extinction. Small bird numbers such as sparrows are also in decline, related to the same issue.

This is why the local cat population gets catapulted by me if they come into my field. I'm trying to promote habitat for small mammals and so encourage owls back into my small piece of woodland. I am also providing hedgerow habitat for small birds to increase thier numbers. Unless I discourage the cats from the village houses that border my land, all I'm doing is providing entertainment for bored moggies waiting for thier owners to return and let them in.

I know it sounds like I got a grand estate from the description, but it's only one field with a few trees! :) Just trying to give nature a helping hand.

[dizzyblonde]

i got two cats and two dogs. They all lurve each other. although it is quite amusing when the cats gang up on bob the chaviest dog in town. As fer the rattly box trick I only have to open the tin and the cat radar activate from over the field in the back

[K]

I know this is cats just doing the instinctive thing, but this really annoys me. Field mice, voles, shrews etc are in decline and as a result so are the species that predate on them, such as owls. The huge numbers of domestic cats allowed to roam free while 'mummy' or 'daddy' are at work means that these small mammals are being hunted to extinction. Small bird numbers such as sparrows are also in decline, related to the same issue.

This is why the local cat population gets catapulted by me if they come into my field. I'm trying to promote habitat for small mammals and so encourage owls back into my small piece of woodland. I am also providing hedgerow habitat for small birds to increase thier numbers. Unless I discourage the cats from the village houses that border my land, all I'm doing is providing entertainment for bored moggies waiting for thier owners to return and let them in.

I know it sounds like I got a grand estate from the description, but it's only one field with a few trees! :) Just trying to give nature a helping hand.

Oh man that sounds awesome.

You need to get a dog though. A nice clever gundog that will leave everything alone apart from the cats.

There are about 10 cats whose range includes my street, and therefore my garden, yet my little patch is a haven for birds, frogs, bugs, bees n wee beasties - simply because my dog goes on regular patrols of the garden.
Word got round the cat community I think when, in the early days, I opened the back door to let him out and he was confronted by a huge tabby in the middle of the lawn.
Tabby makes a run for the apple tree before Kodo has even moved, turns round on a mid-high branch and makes to gloat at the poor stupid dog that was approaching the base of the tree at speed...

... the look of shock on the cat's face as Kodo then launched himself at the treetrunk and proceeded to run up to the lowest branch, and carry on climbing, was priceless. Daft mog attempted to backpedal further up the branch and fell out of the tree. Hightailed it over the fence and was never seen again - nor was any other cat.

This is the same dog, who when stretched out on the lawn in the sun, didn't bat an eyelid when one of our resident robins hopped along the lawn, on to the dog, continued along the lawn looking for bugs.:rolleyes:

He's like their cat-repelling guardian.;)

[Steve H]

Oh man that sounds awesome.

You need to get a dog though. A nice clever gundog that will leave everything alone apart from the cats.

There are about 10 cats whose range includes my street, and therefore my garden, yet my little patch is a haven for birds, frogs, bugs, bees n wee beasties - simply because my dog goes on regular patrols of the garden.
Word got round the cat community I think when, in the early days, I opened the back door to let him out and he was confronted by a huge tabby in the middle of the lawn.
Tabby makes a run for the apple tree before Kodo has even moved, turns round on a mid-high branch and makes to gloat at the poor stupid dog that was approaching the base of the tree at speed...

... the look of shock on the cat's face as Kodo then launched himself at the treetrunk and proceeded to run up to the lowest branch, and carry on climbing, was priceless. Daft mog attempted to backpedal further up the branch and fell out of the tree. Hightailed it over the fence and was never seen again - nor was any other cat.

This is the same dog, who when stretched out on the lawn in the sun, didn't bat an eyelid when one of our resident robins hopped along the lawn, on to the dog, continued along the lawn looking for bugs.:rolleyes:

He's like their cat-repelling guardian.;)

Yeah, well done Kodo. :rolleyes: ;)

[sarah]

Kinvig - some friends of mine have cats & a house that backs onto fields - the cats are always off over the fields chasing mice etc. They've trained them to come back by standing in the back garden and rattling a box of go-cat like a lunatic.

They started off by rattling the box of go-cat at feeding time & then hand-feeding just one of the little biscuity things to each of the cats, making sure to show them that the biscuit came out of the box. The cats now associate the rattle of the box with the fact they will get fed so they come running every time the box is rattled loudly in the garden.

I was house/cat-sitting for them a couple of weeks ago and the box of go-cat worked a treat when I wanted the cats to come back in the house for the night. :D

rustling carrier bags is the only way to get my cat's attention!

[Amanda M]

Here's a link to some pics of our new cat. Our old one's kidneys failed and he had to be put down a month ago :( Life without a cat just wasn't the same so thought we'd give another a good home. :cat: http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/5592760

Got her from an animal shelter at the weekend. She's the most affectionate moggy in the world.

[Pedrosa]

Here in Spain were we be well knowned for our love of all animals we have nice game with bulls. In some town fiestas we be put fireworks on horn of bull and watch him run around all excited and enjoy himself. I wonder this work if firework be placed on tail of cat?:rolleyes:

[Paws]

got 2 cats and would not be without them! they rule!, cassie is a true farm cat (we live on a farm), she keeps the mice and rats down, ninjas only a bay still so hasnt caught anything yet.
Both have bells on their collars so not only can birds here them but so can we when we call them in.

[Luckypants]

Oh man that sounds awesome.

You need to get a dog though. A nice clever gundog that will leave everything alone apart from the cats.

There are about 10 cats whose range includes my street, and therefore my garden, yet my little patch is a haven for birds, frogs, bugs, bees n wee beasties - simply because my dog goes on regular patrols of the garden.
Word got round the cat community I think when, in the early days, I opened the back door to let him out and he was confronted by a huge tabby in the middle of the lawn.
Tabby makes a run for the apple tree before Kodo has even moved, turns round on a mid-high branch and makes to gloat at the poor stupid dog that was approaching the base of the tree at speed...

... the look of shock on the cat's face as Kodo then launched himself at the treetrunk and proceeded to run up to the lowest branch, and carry on climbing, was priceless. Daft mog attempted to backpedal further up the branch and fell out of the tree. Hightailed it over the fence and was never seen again - nor was any other cat.

This is the same dog, who when stretched out on the lawn in the sun, didn't bat an eyelid when one of our resident robins hopped along the lawn, on to the dog, continued along the lawn looking for bugs.:rolleyes:

He's like their cat-repelling guardian.;)

Class! :D

I have two dogs. They dislike cats. BUT I cannot let them run free in the garden or the field, due to there being sheep / lambs all around. I trust them 90% (no dog is trusted 100% with livestock) but I have to supervise them. The local farmers all know my dogs and respect that I have control over them, but if they were constantly allowed to run free and a farmer lost a few lambs to dogs, they would be in the firing line (literally!).

There is the added problem of local bitches coming into heat..... already had my dog block traffic for an hour whilst on the job! :twisted: The farming community still p1ss themselves over that! - they were the ones forced to make detours. I also had to pay for the morning after pill for the floozy in question... even though she was also out roaming the streets looking for action. :D

[Bear]

Filled with petrol...... and a match! :smt077 (only kidding)

That reminds me of a joke: how do you make a cat go "woof"?

Douse it in petrol and put a match to it...

[krazykim]

You're sick.

That reminds me of a joke: how do you make a cat go "woof"?

Douse it in petrol and put a match to it...

[Kinvig]

Here's a link to some pics of our new cat. Our old one's kidneys failed and he had to be put down a month ago :( Life without a cat just wasn't the same so thought we'd give another a good home. :cat: http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/5592760

Got her from an animal shelter at the weekend. She's the most affectionate moggy in the world.


Size of that cat! Part bengal?

[Bear]

You're sick.

Thank you!

[Steve H]

Here's a link to some pics of our new cat. Our old one's kidneys failed and he had to be put down a month ago :( Life without a cat just wasn't the same so thought we'd give another a good home. :cat: http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/5592760

Got her from an animal shelter at the weekend. She's the most affectionate moggy in the world.

Great. Very similar colour to our one year old Mabel.
She is the most 'stupidest' moggy in the world. :D

[krazykim]

Thank you!

You're welcome.

[Amanda M]

Great. Very similar colour to our one year old Mabel.
She is the most 'stupidest' moggy in the world. :D

Cheers :D She's a gorgeous colour.

She's definately showing her personality more now and is a little sweety. I think she's going to be very cheeky when she's fully settled though! She loves a cuddle, pinches our seats on the couch whenever we get up, and loves feeding time. She's just discovered the window ledges around the house so finds the warmest one to kip on.

Cat's are ace :cat:

[Amanda M]

Size of that cat! Part bengal?

She's small compared to one we saw at the shelter! That one was a giant!!

[Paws]

Here's a link to some pics of our new cat. Our old one's kidneys failed and he had to be put down a month ago :( Life without a cat just wasn't the same so thought we'd give another a good home. :cat: http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/5592760

Got her from an animal shelter at the weekend. She's the most affectionate moggy in the world.


Awww, i love torties!!, i had a tortie when i was a little girl, she passed away when i was 16, missed her loads as we had grown up together
Now got another tortie called cassie and a calico called Ninja (calico is like a tortie but all white underneath with colour on top)

[Luckypants]

Awww, i love torties!!, i had a tortie when i was a little girl, she passed away when i was 16, missed her loads as we had grown up together
Now got another tortie called cassie and a calico called Ninja (calico is like a tortie but all white underneath with colour on top)
Are we talking tamigotchi s here :confused:

[Paws]

lol, no Tortie is the breed/colour of the cat-tortie is short for Tortishell

[Amanda M]

Awww, i love torties!!, i had a tortie when i was a little girl, she passed away when i was 16, missed her loads as we had grown up together
Now got another tortie called cassie and a calico called Ninja (calico is like a tortie but all white underneath with colour on top)

Awww, they sound lovely :cool:

[Paws]

Ninja (calico):

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/8099/cats07004wm9.th.jpg (http://img124.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cats07004wm9.jpg)

Cassie (Tortishell): http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/7959/cats07001vw5.th.jpg (http://img514.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cats07001vw5.jpg)

[Amanda M]

Ninja looks very much like Elsa! Gorgeous cat. Cassie looks very comfy in that picture!