"Lindsay Heinz" wrote in message
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On Sun, 02 May 2004 20:46:19 +1000, Pat wrote:

Hello all,

I have been researching the best method to deter a cat from using my
Garden as a Toilet and believe the most efficient and least problematic
(Litigation concerns) method is to install a Movement activated
sprinkler in the area which this pest animal frequents.

I wouldn't even dream about using paint bombs etc. on a neighbours
Cat. Get a dog! Problem solved. :-)

Good idea, however some people can't have dogs, or don't want dogs, or cats
for that matter.
My fiance and i don't want either as we have a young toddler and don't get
the time for a pet.
The problem we have here is a stray dog, to the point of being unable to
comfortably use the backyard for fear of safety of our daughter.
Numerous legal methods have failed including speaking with owner and even
tying message around dogs neck for owner.

I'd rather suggest that you approach your Local Council to find out
their attitude regarding wandering pets.

Council here just don't seem to care, or be around when dog is out.

I'm in Victoria where many suburbs have legislation and penalties
regarding wandering pets. In my suburb for example, Dogs & Cats etc.
are not allowed to wander. Our Local Council will drop off a trap and
subsequently come back and take away a Cat that was trapped.
If the Cat has an identification implant or is wearing an
identification collar or disk, it will be returned to the owner with
an appropriate fine, otherwise it would be put down.

The above avoids any Litigation concerns.

But would owning a dog for the pure reason to get rid of cat or scare it,
that could possibly tear cat apart or injure it avoid this?

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Lindsay.