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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.

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MoreOfADogPerson · 31/05/2019 11:28

I do like Sybil. I reckon she could sort out my teenage puppy.

Rinkytinkpanther · 31/05/2019 11:21

They really know how to deliver a look that could kill. We love them though.

Mia184 · 31/05/2019 10:57

Oh, Mia loves to show her grumpy face whenever she realizes that I‘m taking pictures.

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YesQueen · 31/05/2019 10:39

My boy cat does a good outraged face when I refuse to cuddle him or if you accidentally wake him

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Rinkytinkpanther · 31/05/2019 06:53

Grumpy, this is her normal face when she's guarding the garden. When people come to us and say how beautiful she is we have to warn them not touch her (she is massively unpredictable with strangers). Obviously she's not good with little people and she hates men.

timperley · 31/05/2019 06:42

Love this thread! So many cute pics. #teamTC

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 31/05/2019 06:17

@Rinkytink
Why is it only female cats do this look?
My boy cats just don't do this.
@Tinsel - that face Grin

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FangsTasticBeast · 31/05/2019 01:09

I’m just place marking for the cute cat pictures

TinselAndKnickers · 31/05/2019 00:59

Oh I am crying with laughter at this thread having just read the whole thing Grin

This little beast IS my cat but she will never ever ever ever leave me alone and is a master at breaking and entering. She and TC could perform master heists for dreamies!

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Rinkytinkpanther · 31/05/2019 00:32

Thank you. She's a special lady.

Bookworm4 · 31/05/2019 00:30

@rinky
She is rather fabulous (so is your garden)

Rinkytinkpanther · 31/05/2019 00:18

Grumpy, Bookworm, she's a force to be reckoned with! She shows her love in her own special way! As an ex rescue she has serious trust issues. We think she's about 14. She's very good at chasing out interlopers.

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Katastrophy · 30/05/2019 23:23

TC reminds me of that carpathian guy in the painting from Ghostbusters 2, I can't remember his name. He is terrifying!

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 30/05/2019 22:54

sweetkitty
Were it not for Sybil that would be a brilliant idea.
However were it not for Sybil I'd probably have given up and accepted my fate anyway Grin.

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sweetkitty · 30/05/2019 22:43

Reverse psychology with cats - invite him in and smother him with cuddles, kisses and loves, tell him he is now your kitty cat, he’ll be sure to piss off back next door Grin

We have a new car on the street, a pretty tabby and white girl she doesn’t want to move in just walk across the front garden to annoy the dog, who then goes mad barking whilst cat looks bemused. Dog which lives with 2 cats and fears them!

Crunchymum · 30/05/2019 22:31

I've just posted a very similar issue.

Going to have a read through this thread for suggestions.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 30/05/2019 21:47

@rinkytink
What on earth had you said to her before you took that photo? If looks could kill Grin

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GarthFunkel · 30/05/2019 21:44

Perhaps that's your answer - you need your own bengal cat Grin

Bookworm4 · 30/05/2019 21:40

@rinkytink
I think even TC might hesitate if faced with your girl!!

Mia184 · 30/05/2019 21:11

I knew he wouldn't let us down!

^^ This Grin

Rinkytinkpanther · 30/05/2019 21:02

Our lovely old lady has a hint of Bengal and sees off anyone who dares to come into the garden. We've never heard a cat growl!

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HelmutFrontbut · 30/05/2019 19:58

I love his nonchalant expression. The cocked ear gives him away though; he's clearly waiting to hear the sound of your door opening 😹

Bookworm4 · 30/05/2019 19:57

Just open the door for him, give in.

YetAnotherSpartacus · 30/05/2019 18:58

I knew he wouldn't let us down!

CassandraCross · 30/05/2019 18:54

I was starting to wonder if TC's re-enactment of The Shining had led to your untimely demiseSmile.

Definitely the look of plotting world domination, is it an appropriate time to remind him he doesn't have thumbs?

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