I recently moved into a rental house and agreed to feed the four feral cats who live in the area. Since I have two dogs, I built a feeding deck for the cats and have been feeding them every day.
Here's the problem. The lady next door has three small children; the cats have been pooping in her yard; she has set cage traps for them, with the intent of capturing them and calling the pound.
I have come to enjoy having the ferals around, and empathize with the lady next door. The idea of spreading garlic powder in her yard appeals to me, if she will agree.
Also, I intend to build a small fenced area where the dogs can't go and within it a small sandbox where the litter can leech into the ground.
My question is: will this solve the problem? I don't want to have to deal with cat litter outside but am willing to give them a place to go. I just want to make a safe haven for these animals and to stay on friendly terms with my new neighbors.
All advice is appreciated.
Thank you.
Here's the problem. The lady next door has three small children; the cats have been pooping in her yard; she has set cage traps for them, with the intent of capturing them and calling the pound.
I have come to enjoy having the ferals around, and empathize with the lady next door. The idea of spreading garlic powder in her yard appeals to me, if she will agree.
Also, I intend to build a small fenced area where the dogs can't go and within it a small sandbox where the litter can leech into the ground.
My question is: will this solve the problem? I don't want to have to deal with cat litter outside but am willing to give them a place to go. I just want to make a safe haven for these animals and to stay on friendly terms with my new neighbors.
All advice is appreciated.
Thank you.