Over the past few weeks, I've found myself being awakened by the most horrible sounding cries and wails, accompanied a couple of times by very large, very loud *thud* sounds.
As it turns out, Striker, our 2 y.o. neutered male, has been getting riled up by a neighborhood street cat. We have a big picture window in our basement family room that overlooks the back yard. The street cat seems to come, plant itself on the patio and just lie there. Meanwhile, Striker gets himself into a tizzy, huffing, pouncing, crying, etc.
My question: How can I harmlessly discourage this street cat from coming around?
In the 2 years we've had Striker, this is the first time this has gone on. The street cat bolts immediately when I turn on the light. Well, I'd like hear your thoughts and opinions.
Thanks.
As it turns out, Striker, our 2 y.o. neutered male, has been getting riled up by a neighborhood street cat. We have a big picture window in our basement family room that overlooks the back yard. The street cat seems to come, plant itself on the patio and just lie there. Meanwhile, Striker gets himself into a tizzy, huffing, pouncing, crying, etc.
My question: How can I harmlessly discourage this street cat from coming around?
In the 2 years we've had Striker, this is the first time this has gone on. The street cat bolts immediately when I turn on the light. Well, I'd like hear your thoughts and opinions.
Thanks.