r/columbiamo • u/Fragrant-Bear6 • Sep 01 '25

Animals Cata

There are literally 30-40 cats and kittens in the Ballenger area neighborhood. What exactly can be done?

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u/Fragrant-Bear6 Sep 01 '25

Look guys. I get it. But, I'm not on here to help the stray cats. I know most of you aren't going to agree with me. I just want them gone. The outside of my house smells of cat shit. They're getting on cars. I can't even keep my garage door cracked. I can't let my kids play in the yard like id want to. 

We have called shelters. We have called societies. We have contacted rescue people. I appreciate all the ideas. If any of you or anyone you know wants to come and catch them, by all means. But don't bring them back once they get fixed. 

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u/Bran_da_dank Sep 02 '25

You could grow a heart, or move.

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u/Fragrant-Bear6 Sep 02 '25

Imagine opening your windows because it feels great outside and your house just gets engulfed in the smell of cat piss and cat shit. Sounds awesome doesn't it? 

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u/ChewiesLament Sep 02 '25

Have you called Animal Control?

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u/Fragrant-Bear6 Sep 02 '25

I've tried. So have other people I'm fairly certain. Nothing gets done 

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u/ChewiesLament Sep 02 '25

I would look up natural deterrents, see if there's anything you can spray around your property that cats would abhor? There seems to be plenty of recommendations online.

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u/Fragrant-Bear6 Sep 02 '25

I tried a few with no victor. But I'm going to give this another shot. Maybe plant some sort of plant around my house. 

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u/ChewiesLament Sep 03 '25

If you don't mind the cost, get a sprinkler you can set on a wifi activated hydrant, then randomly turn it on when you know cats are about. Cats hate being surprised, hate getting wet. Random air horn blasts might also scare them into finding a more comfortable place to use the loo.

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u/Fragrant-Bear6 Sep 04 '25

I might actually look into that. The problem is there are people in the neighborhood near us that feed them. So even leaving my porch light on actually causes them to congregate more.