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To: Responsibility2nd
Hava-hart Spray Motion Deterrent

I do talks on how to develop wildlife habitats for backyards. There are indeed some forms of wildlife you don't want. They are often deterred by simply laying chicken wire flat on the garden beds. Most animals that have soft pawpads are deterred from continuing to use that area or dig in that area. I use the technique to deter raccoons from digging up freshly planted flower bulbs.

Most cats don't potty in the open. It is generally under or behind a bush. If your neighbor has an accumulation of mulch or leaves at the base of bushes or trees it should be racked away. No digging compound...no potty alfresco!

One last option is to use a citrus spray. This of course would need to be applied after every rainfall. Contrary to what others may say about using different urine odors, cats are territorial and use their urine and feces to mark what they think is theirs. I might ask is Sweet Pea a male or female?

72 posted on 01/27/2012 3:56:58 PM PST by EBH (God Humbles Nations, Leaders, and Peoples before He uses them for His Purpose)
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To: EBH
Last suggestion from me.

I see a lot of folks telling you to keep Sweet Pea inside. Some cats do accomadate to the situation very well...others though become escape artists.

This solution is coming from a fellow pet sitter who recently did a sit for a client who has this system. She was totally impressed with it.

Purr...fect Fence

74 posted on 01/27/2012 4:08:44 PM PST by EBH (God Humbles Nations, Leaders, and Peoples before He uses them for His Purpose)
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To: EBH

Female. And I’m looking into that Spray Motion Deterrent


75 posted on 01/27/2012 4:27:23 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (NO LIBS! This means liberals AND libertarians (same thing) NO LIBS!)
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