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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 17:18

Yesterday when I was walking my dog, he came to close to a street cat and it tried to scratch my dog. This morning walking the same route the same cat jumped on my dog screaming and properly attacking him. My dog is the sweetest thing and does nothing to defend himself, so I have to pull him away with the leash. Where can I report this cat, as I'm worried about diseases? Have children water gun - the small one - fill it with water, then take your own rout as usual, then once this particular cat try to approach him squeeze the water gun toward the cat, do the same for a week, then this cat will mind it's own business after that, just seeing the water gun - no need to spray anymore - will just remind that cat to stay away from your do. HTH No way, not when she's protecting her babies. Just try and get her some help <em>edited by Geordie expat on 08/04/2014</em>

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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 17:16

Yesterday when I was walking my dog, he came to close to a street cat and it tried to scratch my dog. This morning walking the same route the same cat jumped on my dog screaming and properly attacking him. My dog is the sweetest thing and does nothing to defend himself, so I have to pull him away with the leash. Where can I report this cat, as I'm worried about diseases? Have children water gun - the small one - fill it with water, then take your own rout as usual, then once this particular cat try to approach him squeeze the water gun toward the cat, do the same for a week, then this cat will mind it's own business after that, just seeing the water gun - no need to spray anymore - will just remind that cat to stay away from your do. HTH

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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 17:02

I also wanted to repeat what others have suggested.....and please contact the various charities to see if anyone can help them. They deserve a chance.

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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 17:00

I'm so glad you took the decision to check out the situation rather than get the cat removed and killed. Can you imagine what would have happened to those kittens on the street without their mum to protect and feed them. All mothers (of whichever species) will rightly be very protective of their babies and aggressive towards any perceived threats. I know your dog was no doubt an innocent bystander, but hopefully you can at least understand why she reacted as she did. Being a mum is a difficult enough job without the added stresses and threats of living rough on the streets.

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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 16:35

yup, with Ruth there :). Now you know there is a mum and babies, you could take it upon yourself to help her. Bin Kitty helps you help and will support you in having the mum spayed and giving you information on how to help the babies be homed or helped. More spayed females = less cats to attack the dogs protecting their babies :). If this cat is in an area where there a lot of strays and none have a clipped left ear, chances are they need to be 'Trapped, neutered/released'or, TNR'd. There are organizations along with Bin Kitty that also do this, ie Friends of Animals, Feline Friends etc so....give someone a ring and leave your name and phone # or contact through Facebook :)......good luck.

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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 12:39

I've now investigated without dog. And the same 'crazed' cat was lying content behind a pole with its kittens. Just protecting its babies. Definitely changing our walk now :-). If you are able to help, then I would still suggest contacting Bin Kitty via Facebook to see if homes can be found for the kittens and the mother spayed once the kittens are old enough to be separated.

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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 12:32

It's world war 3 when my DD visits as she often has to bring her pest of a dog with her and we have a cat who is terrified of him. The dog is a Jack Russell and chases cats all the time. Our poor cat vanishes for the day and is nervous for long periods after our DD has gone home taking her pesky mutt with her! Fortunately we have a large house and garden with plenty of shelter. A mother cat will definitely attack anything or anyone who gets too close to her babies.

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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 07:51

Maybe the cat has kittens near-by and is being over protective. Dogs are seen as a natural threat to a cat, whereas they will naturally avoid people. Maybe it's also been attacked by a dog in the past so it's natural reaction is 'get the dog, before it gets me'. It's a bit harsh to say report the cat and get rid of it, when you don't know the reasons behind its reaction.

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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 07:40

Some jolly nice responses here, perhaps people should also consider what would happen if a small child were to 'invade' this cats territory? Stray cats do not rule the streets, they should not be attacking dogs walking down the street minding their own business. A different story if the cat was chased and cornered by the dog but this cat sounds decidedly dangerous. We had a similar problem with our dog. A cat took up residence in our garden whilst we were on holiday and attacked our very gentle dog whilst he was eating his dinner. It nearly took his eye out and he was literally screaming. Our other dog went berserk and went on a killer cat rampage this cat was lucky to escape as she is very very fast (catches birds and mice). Luckily it got the message and hasn't come back, sadly our two dogs who were previously fine with cats (in fact previously lived with a cat) now both absolutely hate cats. https://www.flickr.com/photos/90163622@N04/13708318015/ So here is some actual useful information: You have two options. Firstly you could contact the municipality, they will almost undoubtably trap the cat and destroy it. Another option would be to contact a charity like Bin Kitty or Feline Friends. Bin Kitty are usually quite helpful on Facebook. If you are prepared to spend a little money they may offer to lend you a trap to capture the cat and have it neutered (this may help it's aggression). Otherwise perhaps they can advise on relocating it. It's possible the cat has kittens nearby and is trying to protect them, in which case Bin Kitty may be able to help finding a foster home for it and ensuring it is spayed and the kittens are found forever homes. <em>edited by RuthM on 08/04/2014</em>

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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 07:11

Are you serious? YOU and your dog are invading the cats territory - he's attacking because he feels threatened. Just stay away from the cat and leave him alone.

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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 06:56

really? Maybe just move your dog away from the cat.

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