Engaging with your neighbours
Cats make great companions, but they can also be a nuisance to your neighbours. Did you know that pet cats can visit up to 26 neighbouring properties in a day? Keep your community happy by keeping your cat indoors or on your property.
How do cats cause a nuisance?
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By scent marking and defecating around neighbours' properties
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By fighting with other neighbourhood cats or agitating neighbours' dogs
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By yowling during the night
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By creating traffic hazards while darting across roads
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By hunting wildlife on neighbours’ properties
Here are a few things you can do about a nuisance cat on your property
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Can you identify the cat's owner? Try addressing the issue directly with the owner. Most often all it takes is a friendly conversation with your neighbour to resolve the problem.
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Not sure who owns the cat? You can try dropping off some friendly letters in your neighbours' letterboxes. We've got a handy letter template for you to use. Download it here.
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Do you want to provide your neighbours with some information about responsible cat ownership? Download this printable infographic.
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You can cat-proof your yard. Download our brochure on nuisance cats for some handy tips and tricks.
Are you concerned that your cat may be causing a nuisance in your neighbourhood?
Many cat owners are unaware of how far their cat wanders from home. Have a look at our tips and advice on keeping your cat happy at home or how to build a cat enclosure.