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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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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 04/05/2019 17:28

Terrorist Cat does have a name but in the interests of security (I don't use my cats' names as passwords but I know some people do) I do not feel at liberty to reveal it.

You will all be pleased to hear that no small horse's heads have turned up yet... I'm relying on my cats to protect me - I think they know on which side their bread is buttered Grin

I'm actually convinced Lennie was sticking his tongue out him this morning.

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YetAnotherSpartacus · 04/05/2019 14:55

Yeah well, I was wondering that but I was too polite to say anything.

Fluffycloudland77 · 04/05/2019 14:51

Asbo 2?

YetAnotherSpartacus · 04/05/2019 14:44

Who will look after Basil, Sybil and the kit kats when Thug Cat enacts his dastardly plan? Does Thug have an actual name?

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 03/05/2019 22:18

See - that snake eyes is what my NdN cat was doing to me when I was measuring my door .

Are they psychic? Is he thinking "Soooo neighbour , you are plotting to turf me out of your garden? I shall wreak havoc and pooh on your garden chairs"

I have no proof but I think he has:

poohed on top of my recycle bag
poohed in one my my plant pots and left it defiantly
left a chewed up rat on the path for me

Grumpy you will find a (small) horses head on your bed .

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 03/05/2019 22:07

hugoagogo
While it would probably do irreparable damage to our excellent neighbourly relations - you are welcome to come and kidnap him. Grin
Personally I think Basil is more magnificent than him anyway (gratuitous Basil pic enclosed)

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GrumpyMiddleAgedWoman · 03/05/2019 21:51

You're off his Christmas card list, OP. That pissed-off look is quite something.

BurnerPhone · 03/05/2019 21:48

He's so big! My toddler is obsessed with cats, if only he wasn't so grumpy as I reckon he could have a ride on his back

Minkies11 · 03/05/2019 21:45

I have two Bengal boys - oh my poor neighbours Blush
They are both very wary of anyone but DH and I but extremely curious about other people's houses. A strange mix!

hugoagogo · 03/05/2019 21:40

I am obsessed with this cat now. He is so majestic. My cat is a weedy little girl cat who i will forsake for this supurb mammal.

QueenOfIce · 03/05/2019 21:23

He's plotting your demise, you must open your window and welcome him in. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer and all that. Just don't leave your knives out Grin

Ilovetolurk · 03/05/2019 21:07

I think we can safely say he’s not thinking charitable thoughts

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 03/05/2019 21:03

Weather has been a bit dodgy today so windows and doors have been shut.
I almost felt sorry for him (not) looking in at us.

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hugoagogo · 03/05/2019 20:05

Oh my he is a magnificent beast.Grin

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 03/05/2019 19:46

There was a Bengal on the Battersea website a few years ago, Hadrian (as in 'Wall' )
IIRC he was re-homed and returned about 3 times Sad they said through no fault of his own but the details stated any prospective owners had to be clued up about Bengals because they aren't like other cats ........................ so staking you out through the window, surveying you from your table , trying to break in through the front door and sprawling , faking death on the patio and re-inacting Pet Sematary seems to be 'normal' Bengal.

You should be honoured to live next to such a prime specimen Grin

boringlyboring · 03/05/2019 19:07

I love this thread and every photo to go with it.

RavenLG · 03/05/2019 15:06

All i can think of is the raptor scene in Jurassic Park

OhMsBeliever · 03/05/2019 14:58

He's the boss now, you may as well give in. Move out and let him have the house. Grin

Ilovetolurk · 03/05/2019 14:56

Can I just lurk on this thread for more updates

He’s one big mutha

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 03/05/2019 14:50

I'm thinking along the Two Cats Choice .
We ave to sort out a cat door before I can contact rescues ( they would need to be bonded adults)

I like NDN cat, he lards about in my garden just chilling , not so keen on the 'presents' he leaves though .
Though if I had my own cats, it would my my cats' poo.....

See..............you're talking me into thinking about my cats-to-be !

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 03/05/2019 14:40

70isaLimitNotaTarget
Don't let this put you off - and remember the rule here seems to be to get two cats rather than one. Grin
Having owned cats without any breaks for the last 35 years - I can't actually imagine living without them, and the neighbour's cat does keep us entertained!

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 03/05/2019 14:26

Grumpy , I am lurking on Litter Tray because my DH and I are thinking about being owned by cats again ( we had a tortie who was 17yo years ago)

Having read this thread and having looked into the serpent-esque green eyes of my NDN cat as he glared disapprovingly at me from the shed roof ..............I;m thinking about changing my mind Shock

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 01/05/2019 18:26

baby tiger
Shock

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YetAnotherSpartacus · 01/05/2019 12:13

The window shot makes him look like a baby tiger!

ShakeYourTailFeathers · 30/04/2019 19:13

He's gorgeous! And determined Grin