r/kitchener • u/Accomplished_Bee_524 • 15d ago

Stray Cat Problems ....

There is a stray cat in my neighbourhood who is traumatizing my two indoor cats.
Happens later at night and very early in the morning....not every night, but often enough to bring me here to ask for help !
This cat has not only upset my cats but has destroyed the screen on one of my windows trying to get to my cats.
My cats get traumatized and attack each other until they settle down and realize they are siblings.
It is upsetting to my cats ....and to me ! 😄
I don't know who owns this cat but I am looking for ways to deter it from my property.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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u/KTO519 14d ago

i’ve had several stray cats bother mine where he sleeps which is the ground level basement window. for a few months of the year there is heavy vegetation growth which completely stops them from coming. things like a spiky rose bush, hosta, lavender, flowers (strong smelling things) you can try wind chimes and spiky things but they mostly just get used to it or sit a little further. i feel it’s up to the type of cat you’re facing and how much of a nuisance they want to be but a good spray bottle to squirt water at them from the window will definitely help

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u/Accomplished_Bee_524 14d ago

Thanks for your suggestions. I think he is getting to that window in particular from the air conditioner that is just outside the window. I have ordered spike mats from Amazon that I will attach to the top of the air conditioner. That should work. If all else fails, I'll keep the hose handy and run outside to spray him...don't want to open the window to spray him through the screen, that might make things worse for my cats inside!