My cat was killed by my neighbours dog. Advise please on containing a cat in a garden and which possible breed would be suitable.

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Hi two days ago my beautiful loving interactive much adored cat who we rescued last year when 6 weeks old two days after my mother died so she was intrinsically linked to her in my mind was attacked by neighbours dog and then put to sleep yesterday. She was in their garden. The dogs owners were nearly as upset as I was and have been wonderful.
I'm devastated, and stunned I've owned cats for 35 years and have never known this happen the vet said it's rare.
I own another not friendly not loving or interactive but beautiful cat I'm now paranoid it will happen to him although he does make Garfield look energetic. My garden is a minute court yard a table for 8 would fill 2/3 of it and it's surround by at least a 6' wall but the my lovely cat easily climbed it. I've looked at a whole variety of fencing including cat electric fencing, a metal attachments that curve inwards that cats can't climb over any thoughts?
Secondly if I was going to get another cat I would want another friendly loving interactive cat (we're used to own a Bengal) but as I would seriously restrict it's going out would would something that's not excessively energetic if that makes sense. So hesitate to get anything of
oriental. Any breed suggestions? We have two small very cat friendly dogs and I only work part time. The cats have run of the house and can choose whether or not to socialise with the dogs but the dogs cannot choose to socialise with the cats only if we're supervising them.

Bump. Anyone?

Ok, there are systems you can put in place to prevent them from leaving your garden. Gimme a minute and i'll try to find some links and information for you.

type you could do without hiring this company

Aah, here's a good link with summary of a few different options

You could also install motion sensored deterrants like sprinklers.

Or you could keep them indoors

I am terribly sorry about your cat. I am a dog person, but I can appreciate your feelings and I know how I would feel if my dogs did something like this.
You could build a catio.
And fill it with Ragdoll kittens, they cannot be allowed out as they have no sense of danger, so that alleviates any guilt you might feel at restricting them. They are ever so cute.

I'm so sorry! I have no idea but surely the neighbour's dog is a dangerous dog if it would kill a cat?

I have a Ragdoll cross cat who is an indoor cat. Much less high energy and demanding than a Bengall but very interactive, loving and vocal.

I don't think the neighbours dog is dangerous it was a grey hound type just doing what it was bred to do and what it's instinct tells it to do; chase and kill small fluffy animals (I'm also a dog owner).
I believe it was a very unfortunate accident and the trauma vet who she was referred to said he only sees two a year.
Unfortunately it was my beautiful darling little cat I'm just devastated as I just adored her. I can't believe she's gone.
I was thinking about a ragdoll are they very long haired?
Thanks for the suggestions will look into these.

Thanks for the link msrissoto ive contacted someone on it.

You poor thing. Losing a pet is the worst, my condolences to you.

I believe that Rag dolls are long haired, my moggy cross happens to be mid/short haired.

I saw your other thread about your cat and am still so sorry. If you're open to having a full grown cat, I'd suggest talking to your local cat rescue about a cat that would suit living indoors, or one that can't/won't climb fences. This can mean an older cat, or a cat with a disability. We have a young cat who is nearly blind, and honestly she is the sweetest, loveliest, most enjoyable wee thing. There is also the added bonus that you're taking a cat that a lot of people won't consider - so you're saving them from either a life at a rescue, or being put to sleep.