*Problem - cats...how keep them off my truck?

[Yantar]

I feel like the snake might actually attract cats more. The wild cats I've seen when I lived in the mountains loved messing with snakes. Sounds like the airsoft pistol might be the best solution. Can animal control do anything about it? If you live far enough in the country, there' uh .... other solutions.

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[powerboatr]

here is a good one
we have a new flock/herd/gaggle/pride/congress of coyotes, they run between 2 am and 3 am down our street back and forth between houses. 3 to 5 animals i have seen together so far.
i noticed this week less stray cats and i think someones small dog has gone missing as the lady was out looking for it this afternoon.

i would never seen them, except i have to get up now at 1 30 am and take grand child to work at the creamery, we leave about 2 05 am and i get back about 3 05 am.
this has been the norm for 2 weeks now,
i started seeing the coyotes last friday morning.
going to start checking my cameras better to see if they are hanging out beyond the fence.

 

[roadPilot]

Does anyone have a proven solution?

I just park in the garage.

 

[EricR]

Toooo funny. This thread is golden!

 

[Dunthupl]

I just park in the garage.

Maybe one day…

until then, enter: The Critter Ridder ?
Just need to figure out how to mount a suppressor, this turret goes off (outside my bedroom window)!

 

[powerboatr]

Maybe one day…

until then, enter: The Critter Ridder ?
Just need to figure out how to mount a suppressor, this turret goes off (outside my bedroom window)!

oh i like that

 

[powerboatr]

I just park in the garage.

i used to
now the garage side is sort of cavey and the bus simply does not like being left alone outside ? ?

 

[Calson]

and relocate far, far away

This is illegal as it amounts to abandonment of the animal. Not legal for use with any animals unless they are being taken to be euthanized.

Adding acetaminophen to milk will result in the cat losing consciousness as the blood loses its ability to load with oxygen. The cat falls asleep and does not wake up.

 

[carmigo]

Title says it all. I'm at war with this mangie cat. Constantly jumping up on my truck, leaving dirt and hair everywhere, but more so marring the paint. If I hit it with the hose I've got a mess or water marks on black paint. I hit the lock/unlock if I catch it on camera, but does anyone have a proven solution?

I know cats are scared of cucumbers...
Cats VS. Cucumbers Compilation - Cats Scared of Cucumbers - YouTube

Is that sending some message I don't know about...? Kinda like the pineapple.

You've got the right idea with trying to get the cat to associate your truck with danger. If you can catch it when it goes near the car you could hit the car alarm, or maybe set up some bright motion lights outside. After a few tries the cat might stop coming there. Alternatively, if you can't beat them, join them. The cat might be using your truck because it doesn't have another safe place to go. You could try using food and a make-shift shelter outside to lead it elsewhere.

 

[parkerdog]

I guess I'm the only one who will say it even though EVERYONE was thinking it.


Full disclosure, never done this myself, just what I've heard........

 

[notabot]

I guess I'm the only one who will say it even though EVERYONE was thinking it.

No, everyone was NOT thinking about using an indiscriminate poison to eliminate a specific hazard.

 

[Dunthupl]

Critter Ridder automatic sprinkler FTW. Have it set up to sprinkler timer for 7p-6a. Working well so far

 

[Dunthupl]

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