Bob-
Like most guys, you do not understand
cats. I know; you don't want to, you just
want the little b--t--d to stay the hell away,
and understandably so!
Problem is cats cannot be "controlled" as
in "dogs". Girls generally understand cats
better than guys (no mystery about this one, for sure!!).
Which is why {psychologically} most guys
have no use for cats, except as wheel chocks (which is completely "list
acceptable") assuming a dead cat, of course, as live ones move
unannounced!
(This leads to car moving unexpectedly out of garage, down driveway and
into road, in an obviously less than controlled manner, causing all
sorts of havoc and
thoroughly P/O owner/driver/mechanic
and others damaged by uncontrolled
"flight" of Sprite, inclusive of local
authorities!! Bad scene to be sure!)
That is why there are no animal control
laws when it comes to cats as domesticated pets, though there are laws
governing strays (rabies being the prime
concern, as I understand it). You can pick
up your neighbors cat if you want to but,
you do so at your own risk!!
So chasing them away is the best one can
do; you have no choice, man. And, you will obviously do it as humanely
as possible but don't try to corner it and pick it up 'cause you may
just get a surprise!
Like any other animal, if you get it
thinking it is fighting for it's survival
it will bite and scratch the hell out of you,
really!! Approach it as a "friend" if you feel
you have to return it to your neighbor but,
be careful. Better to humanely chase it away, really.
Owned pet cats are normally very relaxed
and friendly towards humans but, they
can be quite strong and can fight very
effectively if they feel they are in danger
by one in close physical proximity. Like
any animal they can "turn" if they feel
threatened/"cornered". I am not talking
"kitten", I am talking grown cat!
It is "THE WAY" of things!! That is why
"chasing a cat away" is perfectly acceptable.
And, it you do "catch" him and he does
turn on you and you hurt him in defending
yourself, YOU are the one who is going to
feel terrible about hurting your neighbor's
pet 'cause you know (deep down) it's your
fault; YOU are supposed to be the more
intelligent, "reasoning" species, after all!!
(And, yeah, you can be sued by your neighbor if you hurt her pet (animal
"abuse"). Chasing it away without
hurting it is a much better idea, really.)
Be careful!! You "corner" him and he just
may "come out" fighting (then again, he
may not, but if he does..........!!) And "the
law" will be on the cat's side. and not your's!! He's the "dumb" animal;
YOU are
the "intelligent" one.
You are a bright and humane good guy,
right? OK, "Shore up" the holes in the garage and avoid and "preclude"
the problem!! :) The law is on the cat's side,
not your's!! Funny world, huh??!
Cap'n. Bob
'61 :{)
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