How to stop neighbor's cat from vandalizing my car

[dave_the_nerd]

Nobody posted this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyYtld1vEY8

 

[LookBehindYou]

I don't know who the owner of the cat is. I'm going to taco bell tonight and will get lots of fire sauce.

Gonna be weird when my employees ask me why my car smells like hot sauce when we go on a road trip at the end of the week...

Since you can't find the owner, have you tried talking to the cat? He or she may be reasonable.

 

[torpid]

I'm confused; it appears, based on the evidence presented, that the orange/yellow substance is being applied BEFORE the cat prints, otherwise how could your car be covered with cat prints? They'd wash off.

 

[alkemyst]

Time for some cats to mysteriously disappear. It is the only method I have found effective. Just make sure you tell no one. Just make it happen. Cat owners are the worst. They think their cat has the right to climb all over your car and piss in your bushes. Talking to them is of no use. Make sure you don't or they will suspect you when their cat disappears.

The most humane method is live trap, remove collar, then drop off at the animal shelter a few towns away.

illegal unless they are ferals.

 

[Riverhound777]

I can confirm that the chili powder works. I'm the first car in my parking garage at work each morning and a stray cat would always jump on my hood cause it's warm leaving muddy footprints and scratches. I sprinkled chili powder around my car and after a week or so he no longer jumped on my car. Been about a year since I did that and he still doesn't jump on my car. I still see the cat every morning in the garage, so he just learned not to do that.

 

[Baked]

I'm confused; it appears, based on the evidence presented, that the orange/yellow substance is being applied BEFORE the cat prints, otherwise how could your car be covered with cat prints? They'd wash off.

It all started with the paw prints, then I see streaks of dried yellow/orange liquid on the sides of my car. I'm gonna get some chili powder from Target today.

 

[torpid]

I don't understand the chili powder theory. It might be a while before the cat cleans itself. How is it going to associate your car with the stuff it licks off its paws later when it's in a safe spot to bathe?

 

[alkemyst]

I don't understand the chili powder theory. It might be a while before the cat cleans itself. How is it going to associate your car with the stuff it licks off its paws later when it's in a safe spot to bathe?

they can smell it and tend to avoid it.

Anyway OP I'd confront the cat's owner and tell them the issue. The landlord may also be helpful.

A pet cat falls in a different category than feral and is a protected 'class'.

 

[Anubis]

hook a motion sensor up to a garden hose like that one dude did, you also need a large light and a video camera
make sure you post the video

 

[Baked]

If the chili powder method doesn't work, I might have to either choke the cat or stab it w/ my bread knife. This cat is either casing my condo or stalking me, 'cause every time I come out of my condo, it's chilling in the bushes outside.

I will let you guys know what the outcome is. It's raining today, so I can't take the car in for wash. But I'll definitely get some chili power to sprinkle on my car's hood and trunk.

 

[torpid]

they can smell it and tend to avoid it.

Anyway OP I'd confront the cat's owner and tell them the issue. The landlord may also be helpful.

A pet cat falls in a different category than feral and is a protected 'class'.

So he'd have to re-apply it constantly then, right, since it is a smell deterrent? That's what we have to do for our odor-based pest deterrents.

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

It's either the cat or your car.

 

[Newbian]

Just do the live trap / drop off at vet thing if none of your neighbors will do anything about it if the chili doesn't work.

Unless it has a collar with a number to call and even then if that person does not stop the cat from doing it you are in your rights to do that as long as said cat is on your property.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

A bowl of anti freeze.

 

[William Gaatjes]

Can't believe this hasn't been posted:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8

OP: This is *the* solution to your problem.

I do not know about the cats, but i have smacked my self in the face many times the same way while being half asleep in bed or taking of a sweater half a sleep...


EDIT:

Best youtube video evah !

 

[bignateyk]

Can't believe this hasn't been posted:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8

OP: This is *the* solution to your problem.

haha, that's awesome. He should commercialize that. I would use it on all the deer around my house. WOuld be interesting to see what else would show up (racoons, possums, etc...)

 

[TheNinja]

Kitten Mittens

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47D9-U8hn5I

 

[Murloc]

So he'd have to re-apply it constantly then, right, since it is a smell deterrent? That's what we have to do for our odor-based pest deterrents.

no. The cat is not stupid and has a memory. He knows where that shit got on his paws, and won't jump on it ever again after it happens for a few times.

So many assholes in this thread anyway. The kind of crazy neighbour who everybody knows is making pets disappear, but no one has proof about.
Then when he dies, alone, they find out that he had an arsenal and cat fur in the house, and other illegal stuff.

1. what can the cat owner do? tell the cat not to jump on the car?
2. before finding a solution, identify the problem: ask the neighbour to keep his cat inside for a few days (depending on the frequency of car dirtying).
If the problem is no more, he will be sure that's it's his cat too, and he'll be more willing to discuss about a solution.
Until the cat owner isn't sure that it's his cat, he won't collaborate.
3. use the chili powder.

 

[erikistired]

I am firmly against animal cruelty so make sure you use a hollow point of big bore caliber to ensure an instantaneous kill.

Seriously, have you tried talking to the cats owner?

have you ever talked to a cat owner before?

i would use a paintball gun. it probably won't kill it, but it will think twice before using your car to throw up on.

 

[SandEagle]

My car's entire roof is made out of glass.

Oh yeah? well, the roof of my cat's mouth smells like cat food.

 

[alkemyst]

have you ever talked to a cat owner before?

i would use a paintball gun. it probably won't kill it, but it will think twice before using your car to throw up on.

dude, wtf is wrong with you. This would be the guy's neighbor if you think talking to the cat's owner will be an issue, do you think they will be cool with someone they know with a paintball gun shooting their cat (which is abuse btw and illegal).

Grow a pair of balls and knock on their door and also talk to the landlord if that doesn't work.

Let them know their pet is becoming a nuisance and if they do not want to care for the animal you can find them a home (there are plenty of rescues you can call).

It's not the animal's fault.

 

[alkemyst]

Oh yeah? well, the roof of my cat's mouth smells like cat food.

tunafish kisses in the morning?

 

[Ronstang]

illegal unless they are ferals.

I called the city to do something and they told me they would not come and get loose cats unless they were already trapped, so I trapped them. Cats are stupid, you can catch them over and over again in the same trap.

The cats damage my property and the owners and the city will do nothing so what should one do? Cat owners are selfish douches so you won't get anywhere with them and the city won't do anything although they are actually obligated to do so. The only option is to take care of the problem yourself.

 

[erikistired]

dude, wtf is wrong with you. This would be the guy's neighbor if you think talking to the cat's owner will be an issue, do you think they will be cool with someone they know with a paintball gun shooting their cat (which is abuse btw and illegal).

Grow a pair of balls and knock on their door and also talk to the landlord if that doesn't work.

Let them know their pet is becoming a nuisance and if they do not want to care for the animal you can find them a home (there are plenty of rescues you can call).

It's not the animal's fault.

cat owners are retarded. something you know a lot about. think about trying to have a logical conversation with yourself. see what i mean?

 

[alkemyst]

I called the city to do something and they told me they would not come and get loose cats unless they were already trapped, so I trapped them. Cats are stupid, you can catch them over and over again in the same trap.

The cats damage my property and the owners and the city will do nothing so what should one do? Cat owners are selfish douches so you won't get anywhere with them and the city won't do anything although they are actually obligated to do so. The only option is to take care of the problem yourself.

I seriously don't believe you or you explained to the city you were dealing with a feral cat and not a pet.

I know the laws vary in some areas, but for the most part if the cat is said to be someone's pet there is a greater level of care provided.

Why not trap the cat and place them in a pillowcase outside the owner's door a few times first?

They should get the point then and it would be humane to the animal.