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Next door's -thug- cat

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 20/04/2019 12:35

Has started coming in our house and stealing cat food.
Our cats dislike him. (understatement...)
Once he's in it's a problem removing him because he growls, hisses and then attacks us (launches at our legs etc).
He spends an inordinate amount of time in our garden or staring in through the French windows. Any suggestion how to gently discourage him? I have no intention of having outside doors shut for the whole summer.
Enclosed a picture of him sitting on our outside table.

Next door's -thug- cat
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Mia184 · 04/06/2019 08:56

So did you let TC in?

chorizoprincess · 04/06/2019 08:47

He really does look like a thug cat 🤣

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 04/06/2019 08:43

Basil went out late yesterday evening. I always give him a call before I go to bed to see if he wants to come in, but he usually decides to be a dirty stop out.
So 11.30 last night - open front door, call Basil, and TC comes running up to me.

He really seems to think he lives here...

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MummyParanoia101 · 03/06/2019 20:45

@Cloudland Asbo! GrinGrinGrin

Moominfan · 03/06/2019 20:41

Thank you for the daily update! Has he broke in yet?

Grinchly · 03/06/2019 17:41

Thank you for this thread OP. It's fab. My fave pic so far is the close up 'baby tiger' peering through window one early on.Grin

Your cats are all stunning.

Minkies11 · 03/06/2019 17:36

His body language is relaxed, happy and open. Don't know if he is just lulling you in though Grin

HelmutFrontbut · 03/06/2019 15:50

I LOVE the 'look how cute I am' poses and stretches. I once witnessed my boycat giving the neighbour's young cat a tutorial in such poses ShockGrin

YetAnotherSpartacus · 03/06/2019 14:16

Needs snuggles.

Supersimpkin · 03/06/2019 14:09

A touching portrait 'Innocence at play in springtime'.

He is the most beautiful boy.

YetAnotherSpartacus · 03/06/2019 13:40

Like I said - just a misunderstood boy who needs a tummy rub!

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 03/06/2019 13:19

After the break-in at the weekend normal service has been resumed this morning.
Lull us into a sense of false security by looking cute and friendly, then try to break through the bottom of the doors.

Next door's -thug- cat
Next door's -thug- cat
Next door's -thug- cat
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Dafspunk · 03/06/2019 13:03

Love this thread - thank you so much for keeping us updated on TC's antics!

Otterseatpuffinsdontthey · 03/06/2019 12:58

Q

Minkies11 · 03/06/2019 12:52

But they never growl, hiss, scratch or bite me - have never done. I'll look for a personality change around 5/6 years old then!

Minkies11 · 03/06/2019 12:50

I don't know why it goes wrong with Bengals. They ate extremely confident and nosy - except my two. They are wimps and run away from other people/cats/cars.
They do 'play' with my neighbours elderly lhasa apso though. When I hear it screaming I have to go out and tell them off.

YesQueen · 03/06/2019 12:33

I think Ollie would cry if he even saw one Grin

Fluffycloudland77 · 03/06/2019 12:31

They have their cuddly sides too.

GarthFunkel · 03/06/2019 12:02

that rescue site is gold Grin

He is not keen on being picked up and will let you know when he needs something translation: he has removed all the skin on my arms and never shuts up

Recently had an accident with a strong gust of wind and a heavy kitchen door translation: Fuck you, door

He doesn’t run from dogs translation: Fuck you, dog

He would need to be homed without other cats in the area translation: Fuck you, cats

I live near quite a busy road, and he has been known to lie in the middle of it on a warm day translation: fuck you, Bus

He was originally rehomed because he was harassing the neighbours translation: fuck you, Human

does not seem to snatch food from the kids translation: fuck you, Small human

YetAnotherSpartacus · 03/06/2019 11:40

basically, all packed with encouragements to everyone on this thread who's fallen for adorable little TC

Oh I'm happy to admire from a distance. I can't have a cat right now anyway (long story), but when I do it will have to be an indoor cat with access to an enclosure because all the neighbours have insane dogs, one of which I am convinced is actually a wolf.

Fluffycloudland77 · 02/06/2019 19:35

Can you read my mind? 😮

Grumpy I think tc is friendlier than my little miscreant. He seems to want feline company. He’s recruiting to his army, next stop Poland.

Supersimpkin · 02/06/2019 16:49

I've just noticed this entry.

Unexpectedly back on the market

Kindly home wanted for White/Grey variety, looking for a new home through no fault of his own after in-house conflict with Bengal.

Not neutered, but microchipped and vaccinations up to date. ok with children. Not sure how he is with dogs.

Forced into a reluctant rehoming, he has a healthy appetite, is house trained and would appreciate a garden to wander about in.

A Rehoming fee of £100 is required. Please contact only the lady of the house.

email: [email protected]

No fleas or worms!

Ilovetolurk · 02/06/2019 16:24

“They don’t get on well with other cats/children”

No mention of my house now resembles beirut

Fluffycloudland77 · 02/06/2019 16:09

Mines G&T so he was psycho from the get go . He tore through dhs t shirt cutting his stomach, hand and arm at about 6 months when he went out to bring him in one night.

Adorably precocious.

Minkies11 · 02/06/2019 16:09

Christ don't tell me that - mine are only 3 and I've aged 20 years since I got them. Ageing now in cat years instead of human ones!