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Shu Ting

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Had this here and in two other countries. The Thai version was harder to tackle as people here tend to react more aggressively when confronted or when losing face, so need to take care.

 

The two other times - one solved hosing food, feces, cats and cat lady. The cat lady was indignant, the cats more pragmatic. The other time, we added some sprinklers, that could be opened without stepping up to the gate. Whenever she'd came over or a cat fest began, open the tap and and soak them good. Not much words exchanged after the initial request of them to stop was ignored.

 

Pepper and the rest of that stuff only works if it doesn't rain, maybe better for car park.

 

IMO, there's no talking to these people. Especially the cat variety.

 

A dog works wonders, and doesn't have to be a large one. Just feisty enough to handle stray cats. It will soon pick up the vibes and bark it's head off the minute she draws near.

 

Another thing you may wish to do is contact one of the many NGO's concerned with stray animals, and seek their advice and/or help.

 

Oh, and the Thai version was ultimately a failure. Lived in an apartment, and other neighbors weren't too interested doing much about it themselves. Somehow failed to make the connection between cat lady's feeding them and the smell. Or the cats trying to have kittens in balconies of lower floors.

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1 hour ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

No

Garden Lime is crushed limestone 

or

Builders lime is hydrated Lime and in powder form.

Either are safe on gardens.

 

I used this:

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Take care when using this as it can cause a burning sensation if touching the skin.

 

The theory is the cat crouches to “ do his business “ the powder touches his skin or fur , causes an unpleasant burning sensation and is never seen again !!

Thanks! Sprinkle around the garden where cats poop right? How to prevent powder being blown by wind? Or make into a paste?

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To be honest; I feel sorry for the cats.

 

Life should be embraced, not demonized. The OP is lucky to see cats. Our village is overwhelmed with dogs. Cats cannot survive outside with packs of hungry dogs patrolling the sois.

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5 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

To be honest; I feel sorry for the cats.

 

Life should be embraced, not demonized. The OP is lucky to see cats. Our village is overwhelmed with dogs. Cats cannot survive outside with packs of hungry dogs patrolling the sois.

 

Cats kill other animals. Birds, rodents, lizards, fish, bugs, frogs. They don't eat them all up. They just kill stuff. It's how they are. Sure, they are fascinating, beautiful creatures and some people really love them - but they are what they are.

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1 hour ago, Shu Ting said:

Thanks! Sprinkle around the garden where cats poop right? How to prevent powder being blown by wind? Or make into a paste?

Yes, I had one particular flower bed that the cats had adopted as a toilet, it is right outside our lounge so the smell was a problem .

Just sprinkle onto soil , add a little water if you think it will blow away but better without.

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2 hours ago, Morch said:

Had this here and in two other countries. The Thai version was harder to tackle as people here tend to react more aggressively when confronted or when losing face, so need to take care.

 

The two other times - one solved hosing food, feces, cats and cat lady. The cat lady was indignant, the cats more pragmatic. The other time, we added some sprinklers, that could be opened without stepping up to the gate. Whenever she'd came over or a cat fest began, open the tap and and soak them good. Not much words exchanged after the initial request of them to stop was ignored.

 

Pepper and the rest of that stuff only works if it doesn't rain, maybe better for car park.

 

IMO, there's no talking to these people. Especially the cat variety.

 

A dog works wonders, and doesn't have to be a large one. Just feisty enough to handle stray cats. It will soon pick up the vibes and bark it's head off the minute she draws near.

 

Another thing you may wish to do is contact one of the many NGO's concerned with stray animals, and seek their advice and/or help.

 

Oh, and the Thai version was ultimately a failure. Lived in an apartment, and other neighbors weren't too interested doing much about it themselves. Somehow failed to make the connection between cat lady's feeding them and the smell. Or the cats trying to have kittens in balconies of lower floors.

About loosing face... she had very thick face because she must have known by now we (and neighbours) do not like her putting cat food in front of our gates. She seems to us to be the kind who wants her way no matter what. I am actually quite worried if further conflicts with her happen, she may do something dangerous to us, like damage our cars or house in the middle of the night, or set fire to our house. Or worse, if she might even have weapons. I definitely do not want to find out.

 

there had been news in Thailand that neighbours killed another neighbour due to piling conflicts. ???? 

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3 minutes ago, RocketDog said:

Lime juice is pretty cheap. Just dump a bottle of it on the food she leaves every night. 

Or mix it with vodka and just get plastered so you don't care. 

I’ve already ordered half a kilo of white pepper powder. Maybe I’ll add to the cat food. At least it’s a bit hard to detect right? ????

 

love your vodka idea though hahahahahaa

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1 minute ago, Shu Ting said:

About loosing face... she had very thick face because she must have known by now we (and neighbours) do not like her putting cat food in front of our gates. She seems to us to be the kind who wants her way no matter what. I am actually quite worried if further conflicts with her happen, she may do something dangerous to us, like damage our cars or house in the middle of the night, or set fire to our house. Or worse, if she might even have weapons. I definitely do not want to find out.

 

there had been news in Thailand that neighbours killed another neighbour due to piling conflicts. ???? 

 

Losing face is about being confronted, criticized, disagreed with.

If you are worried confronting her would result in violence of some sort, then drop the hosing option. Try the pepper, lime or whatever spraying. IMO, it's not going to make the problem go away, though.

 

Another way to deal with this is to take clips/pics of here doing her stuff, or catching interactions with her on video. If she gets out of line, even better.

 

Don't call the police, head over with materials (make copies, though) and file a complaint. Alternatively, resort to social media - but this would require good Thai language skills, and avoiding putting up details that may identify her. For both, more effective if neighbor is cooperative.

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1 hour ago, Morch said:

 

Losing face is about being confronted, criticized, disagreed with.

If you are worried confronting her would result in violence of some sort, then drop the hosing option. Try the pepper, lime or whatever spraying. IMO, it's not going to make the problem go away, though.

 

Another way to deal with this is to take clips/pics of here doing her stuff, or catching interactions with her on video. If she gets out of line, even better.

 

Don't call the police, head over with materials (make copies, though) and file a complaint. Alternatively, resort to social media - but this would require good Thai language skills, and avoiding putting up details that may identify her. For both, more effective if neighbor is cooperative.

We got several video clips of her, on several occasions. 

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