Guest guest Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I don't know if this is the right forum to ask, but a lot of you are feline lovers, so I figured I'd ask anyways. I have a new feral cat in the neighborhood (and yes, Nadine, he's been neutered). He's young, affectionate, etc. and I love him. Unfortunately, um, he hasn't been potty trained? He deposits his gifts in the yard, and recently, on my porch. I was wondering if there's a natural product that I can use that will discourage him from using certain areas for his, um, business? Ajay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Neighborhood Cats in NY posts an article on ways to keep feral cats away from gardens (so that cat lovers can give solutions to gardeners who want to send feral cats to city "shelters" to be killed). The link is posted below. Some natural solutions that they suggest are "orange and lemon peels (cats dislike citrus smells), cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco, lavender oil, lemon grass oil, citronella oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, and mustard oil." www.neighborhoodcats.org/HOW_TO_KEEPING_CATS_OUT_OF_GARDENS_AND_YARDS -Beth Seligman--- On Fri, 2/26/10, Ajay S <ajayboots wrote: Ajay S <ajayboots Cat repellent?"SFBAVEG list" Friday, February 26, 2010, 2:11 PM I don't know if this is the right forum to ask, but a lot of youare feline lovers, so I figured I'd ask anyways.I have a new feral cat in the neighborhood (and yes, Nadine, he'sbeen neutered). He's young, affectionate, etc. and I love him.Unfortunately, um, he hasn't been potty trained? He deposits hisgifts in the yard, and recently, on my porch.I was wondering if there's a natural product that I can usethat will discourage him from using certain areas for his, um,business?Ajay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Thanks Beth! I don't want to use harsh chemicals, so I will give the scented repellents a try. I hope Ernie gets the hint and fertilizes the neighbor's flowers instead.. Ajay On 02/26/2010 11:06 PM, Beth wrote: > Neighborhood Cats in NY posts an article on ways to keep feral cats away > from gardens (so that cat lovers can give solutions to gardeners who > want to send feral cats to city " shelters " to be killed). The link is > posted below. > > Some natural solutions that they suggest are " orange and lemon peels > (cats dislike citrus smells), cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, pipe > tobacco, lavender oil, lemon grass oil, citronella oil, peppermint oil, > eucalyptus oil, and mustard oil. " > > www.neighborhoodcats.org/HOW_TO_KEEPING_CATS_OUT_OF_GARDENS_AND_YARDS > <http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/HOW_TO_KEEPING_CATS_OUT_OF_GARDENS_AND_YARDS> > > -Beth Seligman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Hi Ajay, There are several different " humane " and non-toxic deterrent products available here: http://www.biconet.com/ Also, some info here: http://www.alleycat.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=375 However, if he's actually affectionate with you -- then I wouldn't consider him a true feral. He sounds like a candidate for adoption into a loving home where he is kept indoors or allowed access to a secured/enclosed outdoor area. What about actually finding him a home? If you cannot foster him you could work with a rescue to foster him until he finds a loving home and he can get off the streets? There are lots of different rescue groups -- just start calling until you find one willing to help you (and him) out. Here's a Google search to get started: http://www.google.com/search?q=cat+rescue+%22san+Francisco%22 & rls=com.microsoft:\ en-us & ie=UTF-8 & oe=UTF-8 & startIndex= & startPage=1 I wouldn't assume he's not potty trained. If he doesn't have a home with a clean, well-tended to litterpan to use, he's got to go somewhere! Sincerely, Kasie , Ajay S <ajayboots wrote: > > I have a new feral cat in the neighborhood (and yes, Nadine, he's > been neutered). He's young, affectionate, etc. and I love him. > Unfortunately, um, he hasn't been potty trained? He deposits his > gifts in the yard, and recently, on my porch. > I was wondering if there's a natural product that I can use > that will discourage him from using certain areas for his, um, > business? > > Ajay > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Kasie, Actually, one of my neighbors adopted him from a bad home and it is my understanding that he sort-of lives with them. They feed him and he has the run of their house; but he's always roaming around outside, so he's not really 'feral' in the strict sense. I guess I should've used the phrase " outdoor cat " to describe him. He's young (about 1yr or so). And sometimes when I come home from work he'll ambush me and won't let me proceed until he's had his massage and belly rubs... Ajay On 02/27/2010 02:00 PM, kasie_maxwell wrote: > > However, if he's actually affectionate with you -- then I wouldn't > consider him a true feral. He sounds like a candidate for adoption into > a loving home where he is kept indoors or allowed access to a > secured/enclosed outdoor area. What about actually finding him a home? > If you cannot foster him you could work with a rescue to foster him > until he finds a loving home and he can get off the streets? There are > lots of different rescue groups -- just start calling until you find one > willing to help you (and him) out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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