I have a 6 year old spayed, female cat that I have had since she was 6 months old. She was born to a "barn" cat and lived out of doors until she came to live with me. She has always been allowed to go out when she wants to, she likes being outside from spring to fall but always comes in to eat and to sleep. She has always been a good hunter and has kept the house and shed on our property free of mice and most spiders. I did see her catch a bird a few years ago so we have never kept birdhouses. She climbs trees alot and I've seen her walking on our neighbors roofs.
I've noticed her using our's and our neighbor's gardens and compost piles as a bathroom this year. I've never encountered any of her droppings while weeding or planting, I don't know if this is luck or if it decays quickly. Anyhow, the big problem. I saw her come flying over a neighbor's fence this morning and the guy came out and said she was in their birdhouse trying to get at the babies!!!!! Of course he is very upset. He has beautiful gardens and fountains in his yard and I am concerned that she is doing more than chasing birds in his yard.
Is there any way to change this kitty in to an indoor kitty without too much trauma? I'm afraid she is going to make a neighbor very angry and they will take matters in to their own hands, not to mention she is obviously becoming a nusance in my neighborhood. I don't want to find her a new home as I just love her and she is very sweet. We have another cat a few months older than her but this kitty stays pretty close to home and when she does go out she stays in the yard.
I would appreciate any advice on this matter, thank you in advance.
I've noticed her using our's and our neighbor's gardens and compost piles as a bathroom this year. I've never encountered any of her droppings while weeding or planting, I don't know if this is luck or if it decays quickly. Anyhow, the big problem. I saw her come flying over a neighbor's fence this morning and the guy came out and said she was in their birdhouse trying to get at the babies!!!!! Of course he is very upset. He has beautiful gardens and fountains in his yard and I am concerned that she is doing more than chasing birds in his yard.
Is there any way to change this kitty in to an indoor kitty without too much trauma? I'm afraid she is going to make a neighbor very angry and they will take matters in to their own hands, not to mention she is obviously becoming a nusance in my neighborhood. I don't want to find her a new home as I just love her and she is very sweet. We have another cat a few months older than her but this kitty stays pretty close to home and when she does go out she stays in the yard.
I would appreciate any advice on this matter, thank you in advance.