My cats and cat poo in neighbours' gardens

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I moved into my house a year ago and have three cats. My neighbours are all quite elderly and have lived there for decades, they are all keen gardeners and very proud of their gardens.

Several months ago my next door neighbour started complaining to me about my cats pooing on his drive, so every time I go round and clear it up. Although to be honest I'm not convinced that the poo is from my cats.

Anyway, I'm now having complaints about cat poo from people who live way down the street, that my cats are pooing in their garden, although they admitted they hadn't actually seen the cat that did it. I live on a large suburban housing estate where there are loads of cats.

AIBU for thinking that cats are cats and I shouldn't be expected to be picking up any cat poo really, and to tell my neighbours to deal with it themselves and stop complaining to me? I can't control where my cats poo, they are not dogs.

Have the posts openly condoning kidnapping and dumping cats in forests (or at least pretending to condone it, to try to get a rise out of the cat lovers) been deleted now then? Or are people simply denying they existed and hoping everyone has collective amnesia and/or hoping no-one bothers to check whether they're spouting barefaced lies?

Dear Neighbor,
Meow! It's me, your mischievous furry friend. I may not be able to write like humans do, but today, I want to express my sincerest apologies for my recent garden escapades. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.
You see, I've been exploring the world around me, and unfortunately, your beautiful garden caught my attention. The soft soil, the fragrant flowers—it was just too tempting for my curious paws. I couldn't resist the allure of nature's litter box.
In my feline mind, I thought I was leaving a little gift for you, a token of my presence and appreciation for your green sanctuary. But I now understand that my actions have caused inconvenience and frustration, and for that, I am truly sorry.
I want you to know that it was never my intention to cause any harm or disturbance. I know how much time and effort you put into nurturing your garden, and I deeply regret any damage or mess I may have caused.
Please believe me when I say that I will do my best to rectify my behavior. My human has already started taking steps to keep me within our own yard, away from your precious plants. They have installed a fence and are monitoring my outdoor activities more closely.
Additionally, my human will diligently clean up after me, ensuring that your garden remains clean and beautiful. I understand the importance of maintaining a harmonious neighborhood, and I want to contribute positively to our shared space.
If there's anything else you'd like me or my human to do to make amends, please don't hesitate to let us know. We value our relationship with you as our neighbor, and we want to make things right.
Once again, I apologize wholeheartedly for any inconvenience I've caused. I hope that you can find it in your heart to forgive this curious and sometimes wayward feline. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Wishing you peace, harmony, and a garden filled with blooming wonders.
Purrfectly yours,
[Your Cat's Name]

Sorry but you do need to pick up the cat shit or keep your cat restricted to your home and garden.
If you go about with the attitude of why shouldn't expect to find your cat shit on your doorstep

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