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My girlfriend and I live up on the north hill of Brandon in the area of Ross and Kirkham. We have 3 cats and all 3 of them we let go outside from time to time. 2 female 1 male cat. The last week or so we have had 2 cats, an orange one and a grey one, come around both are in heat and are making some quite annoying noises. Its not so bad during the day but it gets loud and disturbing during the evening and overnight. About an hour ago they had our male cat pinned under my car, almost ganging up on him. Thankfully I noticed this and got our cat inside. I have heard that the orange one has apparently killed a few rabbits. Anyone have any ideas on how i can keep them away or am I going to lose this battle?

You aren't likely to get much advice here because you are so in the wrong for letting your house cats run around the city. Sorry

We have the same problem in our area with the loud cat fights at night waking us up. We have a cat but she is kept indoors or we have a cat house we built for her on the deck so she can be safe when outside.  
We do not let her loose in the neighbourhood. There are many cats wandering around at night right now and tons of cat fights.  
I would keep them inside.

There is a city bylaw that prohibits cats being let out to roam. You can receive a ticket for doing this. Plus you are putting your cats at risk of being hit by a car! If your cat causes an accident you can be charged by MPI as causing the accident.  
Get a gazebo and put your cats in there!

people will let their cats out in the city? Ours have never been out and run and play in the house.  
 
We also have three cats that are shitting in my flowers, always in our yard. We know who they belong to and went it talked to them, to no avail. We are calling bylaw enforcement for animals today. I spent over $200 on flowers this year, I don't like that they are shitting and pissing in my flower bed and we gave them the chance to keep them in their own yard.

We have the same problem, have to chase them from our yard. we don't like the pissing and shitting in our flowers also. Personally we like cats only if they belong to someone else lol.

cats are not supposed to be left 'roaming' too bad people can't follow the rules!

but there is quite a few roamers / strays in the neighbourhood.  
 
I too have flower beds, I have found success by planting cat grass in a shady area away from all my flowers, now all the strays just hang out there. May not be the best option but chasing them seems futile and my flowers are safe!

Well if they are a annoying than call animal control and have them set live traps. You will have to keep your cats in for a bit. That's really the only way to stop the problem, well the only humane legal way.

Johnbisonbear said "cats are not supposed to be left 'roaming' too bad people can't follow the rules! "

people stating that people breaking rules or laws. I don't know you but do you break some rules or laws at time that you find not too important even on a rush situation to you either at home or work.  
Is there 1 person on this planet that always obeys every rules/laws applied. Some many rules and laws I am sure every one breaks some at times so why point fingers to others

I think you would have to keep your cat(s) in. I am keeping mine in mostly because I don''t trust people. I have heard of too many people poisoning or threatening to shoot neighbours cats in the city here. Also my furry boy likes to pick fights so for safety of him & other cats I keep him in.  
I am someone who DOES NOT care if cats roam in my yard or even if they shit in my flower bed. People were the ones who domesticated cats and they don''t have a choice for this in their cat lives. I am not saying it is right to let your cat do this but I am sick of listening to people complain about cats, I can think of many people that should be taken to the pound and put down first before the cats who are doing what cats do.  
And I don't want to hear about it being the law, anyone who has a comment about breaking the law I hope you never throw a cigarette butt on the ground or speed or not register your pets with the city or forget to put money in a parking meter or not get a permit for your fire pit or really many things I know those people will be guilty of at some point.  
 
Edited by hatsoff, 2016-06-03 12:41:34

Are always evident where they not. My husband does service calls and he can tell the houses and neighbourhoods without cats roaming - because plenty of mice are!!! A little cat shit in the flowers is preferable over mice anywhere!

The main problem isn't the cats, it's both parties of people. I, myself, don't believe in the roaming lifestyle of pets within the city or in "clustered" rural areas. But, I don't like people that act like they have a stick up their @$$ who complain about everything that's occurring within earshot/eye view (or beyond) from where they currently are at that moment. Then expect someone else to resolve their annoyance. The best solution to this is by simplifying it with good old fashion common sense. Cat lovers: If you want to let them roam unsupervised... Expect that they may never return. Cat haters: It's "open season" on anything that's on your property. Just keep it within reason. I have a neighbour that has her own 'cat-trap' for the front yard and a pellet gun for when they're in her backyard. Works well for her and I (and others) get to benefit from it . People need to stop with the entitlement of their own vision of a society with finding excuses and legal justifications and simply go 'old school'. People need to start understanding and dealing with consequences for their action or inaction without getting others involved or by rallying people on their side. Let it be a "free-for-all" when it comes to unattended pets. I'm almost pretty sure the cats will figure the rules out and the "lay of the land" long before people ever will.  
 
Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

Phone animal control. I hope you are putting your cat on a leash and check on them when they are outside in the meantime. Yes, cats can be trained to be on a leash in case one is wondering. Hopefully other responsible cat owners will do the same.

I trap stray cats all the time by baiting with tuna. Then I turn them over to the pound. I catch one a week. Most of them are dead most likely. Cats should be kept inside. End of story

1 chance said "    Johnbisonbear said "cats are not supposed to be left 'roaming' too bad people can't follow the rules! " people stating that people breaking rules or laws. I don't know you but do you break some rules or laws at time that you find not too important even on a rush situation to you either at home or work.   Is there 1 person on this planet that always obeys every rules/laws applied. Some many rules and laws I am sure every one breaks some at times so why point fingers to others "

have been house cats!! I have seen cats dead on the street, one incident happened right in front of me driving, so I want to keep my cat safe at home!!  
 
I look at it this way, why not follow rules AND bylaws? makes for a better, cleaner city!!

Johnbisonbear said "    1 chance said "    Johnbisonbear said "cats are not supposed to be left 'roaming' too bad people can't follow the rules! " people stating that people breaking rules or laws. I don't know you but do you break some rules or laws at time that you find not too important even on a rush situation to you either at home or work.   Is there 1 person on this planet that always obeys every rules/laws applied. Some many rules and laws I am sure every one breaks some at times so why point fingers to others " have been house cats!! I have seen cats dead on the street, one incident happened right in front of me driving, so I want to keep my cat safe at home!!     I look at it this way, why not follow rules AND bylaws? makes for a better, cleaner city!! "

People just do not understand that when they decide certain bylaws or rules do not apply to them, it makes the entire neighbourhood a less pleasant place to be.

didn't say do not follow rules just saying that some tell to follow rules when they perhaps do not follow some rules in other subject.  
My cats are inside cats

When you let cats roam, sometimes they end up in the traps set by animal control. When this happens, they go to the pound. If the pound is full, someone's cat has to be put down. If you can't find the cat and don't check the pound for more than a few days, your cat could be next. Please tattoo/microchip your pets. Too many people assume their cat will come back eventually.  
 
Try training your cat to be on a leash or set up a catio for them. It will take some time, but they will eventually get used to it.  
 
If you can, try to see if the cats have tattoos, tags, whatever. Call animal control, have them check the numbers with the vet clinics, and they can give the owners a warning. They might set up traps in your area though so you're cats might get caught as well.  
 
I live in your area and know they often set traps up around 3rd/4th street north so please be careful.  
 
If anyone's cat goes missing, contact the pound immediately and send a photo on Facebook to BALA (Brandon and area lost animals) so other animal lovers can keep an eye out. They also work with the pound to try and get animals back home.

chewk said "My girlfriend and I live up on the north hill of Brandon in the area of Ross and Kirkham. We have 3 cats and all 3 of them we let go outside from time to time. 2 female 1 male cat. The last week or so we have had 2 cats, an orange one and a grey one, come around both are in heat and are making some quite annoying noises. Its not so bad during the day but it gets loud and disturbing during the evening and overnight. About an hour ago they had our male cat pinned under my car, almost ganging up on him. Thankfully I noticed this and got our cat inside. I have heard that the orange one has apparently killed a few rabbits. Anyone have any ideas on how i can keep them away or am I going to lose this battle? "

Just wondering if your cats are spayed and neutered.  
 
If not, you might look into that If they are free to roam. Not neutering or spaying would be a bad decision. No excuse for that if you are a responsible owner.  
 
Cats do very well inside. When you let them out un-fixed, you are part of the problem...  
 
They should be inside. They have a very good life this way.  
 
Edited by Kellye, 2016-06-05 16:07:15

interesting blog my cat has been raised with my 2 grandsons she loves them and I love her my one grandson has a disability and dosent understand the laws so if you all think all are stray some arnt! she gets out from him ive been to pound to get her over and over shes tattooed spayd shots up to date and we love her....so you can all stick that in your pipe an smoke it and choke!on it!  
 
Edited by popapower, 2016-06-06 03:08:42

popapower said "interesting blog my cat has been raised with my 2 grandsons she loves them and I love her my one grandson has a disability and dosent understand the laws so if you all think all are stray some arnt! she gets out from him ive been to pound to get her over and over shes tattooed spayd shots up to date and we love her....so you can all stick that in your pipe an smoke it and choke!on it!     Edited by popapower, 2016-06-06 03:08:42"

the original poster admitted letting their 3 cats out to roam yet complains of others that do the same! therein lies the problem. accidents happen and sometimes cats sneak out the door and we all know cats are difficult to catch. take it easy!!

thread, you may get a charge out of this. Aside from all the rhetoric on loose cats.  
 
years ago, another time another place. our cat, an outdoor cat, never strayed far, but she was a mouser and brought us the odd mouse or bird as a trophy or what ever.  
 
our neigbour had one of those afghans or a wolf hound or something, funny dog, somewhat long in the leg but short on smarts.  
 
so we'd let our cat out before bed and she'd go sit on top of the fence while the neighbours dog was out, just to tease the dog. The dog would howl constantly. drove the dog crazy. The cat would just sit there eyeballing the dog, not hissing or anything, just sitting on top of the fence, driving the dog mad. The neighbour would try to shush the dog but he'd eventually have to bring it in just to get it to shut up.  
 
funs done so our cat would jump down and come back in the house.  
 
we used to watch the antics out the kitchen window from time to time, what a hoot.  
 
my apologies to the neigbour, but it was fun at the time.

When you notice your cat is missing, go look for it. Right then! If it gets splatted on the road or someone tortures it or whatever, it was your responsibility to keep it safe.  
 
Cats are a dime a dozen. Owners who don''t care the whereabouts of their pets don''t really care about their pets.  
 
One of these days, I''m going to swap the cat poop in my yard for doggy doo with my neighbour. My dog has three baggers that burn your eyes and give your gag reflexes a healthy workout.  
 
I can''t believe how many irresponsible, inconsiderate pet owners there are in this town. What''s worse is they appear entitled. The bylaws aren't written for them, just for everyone else.  
 
Edited by Hackeda, 2016-06-07 00:16:32

I am just wondering if the people complaining about such a menial things as roaming cats aren't simply angry bitter people who complain about one thing after another as a means of expressing their disappointment in life.  
I mean really people.... if you are going to complain complain about something that is worth complaining about.  
I love my cats. YES! Yes I let them out. They enjoy he outside. Cats are territorial animals. I also have a very VERY good relationship with all my neighbours. We speak regularily. They all love my cat and I ask and touch base (out of respect) to make sure I'm not over stepping my boundaries. It's called being nice. Being respectful. Leading a peaceful happy content life. TRY IT!!!!  
I guarantee that "The complainers" have a whole list of issues they could move on too. If it wasn't the cats maybe try the wild rabbits too.  
I didn't hear you mention anything about the rabbit infestation that's a problem in Brandon. There's thousands of wild rabbits doing exactly what you are talking about - mostly only at night.  
They don''t have owners so I guess your complaints would fall on floppy deaf ears?  
Let cats be cats and be civil.  
Find the owner.... talk to them. Be nice to other people. You will be surprised how much further it gets you than being a whiner.  
 
Edited by Bootsy Boo Boo, 2016-06-07 09:19:33

not sure if people are angry or just so used to complain about everything that doesn't go their way and expect changes done for them or a law established for them.  
I guess they are not sick enough or not have big problem enough that they have time for minor problems.

I am not an angry bitter person! I have cats, that are kept in doors. I keep them indoors as I would be devastated if they got run over or lost, or into the neighbors garden.  
 
So, I would like the same respect from my neighbor and her three cats and two yappy dogs. I spent over $200 on flowers this year and the neighbors cat is in my flower garden digging around and shitting. We have spoken to her nicely, nothing has changed. Traps will be set up.

Brenda said "I am not an angry bitter person! I have cats, that are kept in doors. I keep them indoors as I would be devastated if they got run over or lost, or into the neighbors garden.     So, I would like the same respect from my neighbor and her three cats and two yappy dogs. I spent over $200 on flowers this year and the neighbors cat is in my flower garden digging around and shitting. We have spoken to her nicely, nothing has changed. Traps will be set up. "

Three cats is ILLEGAL. Households in Brandon are allowed two.  
 
Sometimes speaking to neighbors politely has no effect - in fact when we tried this, our jerk neighbor did it more blatantly and began going out of her way to be a rude neighbor. Her cats were repeatedly trapped by bylaw (I was not the only one complaining), and yet even though the rule is the fines get bigger each time, these bloody cats would come home each time and be set out right away.  
 
I have a six foot fenced yard, and my dog, who is licensed and never is off leash except in our own yard - came in bleeding so badly last night after having a fight with someones' cat in my yard that I worried she would need stitches. Luckily it stopped, but she could have lost an eye.  
 
So all you people who think it is no big deal and your cats are not hurting anyone - how would you feel if your animal was injured in your own back yard by someone elses' animal?  
 
It is a disgusting attitude to be so cavalier about other peoples' valid complaints.