Cat on Bonnet

[MR_SIDO]

Besides the obvious.... out: What is the best way of keeping a cat from sitting on your newly washed bonnet, any suggestions?

[RG]

1. Don't park the car in the lounge room.
2. Don't park the cat in the Garage.

[Fairlane]

Acutually id like to know the answer to this. Not that my car is out of the garage anymore, but it used to happen to my old EL (wasnt my bloody cat either).

The best i could do was hit it with the hose when i caught it. So i guess my best advice is to stand guard with a hose.

[3Toed]

Originally Posted by GreenEL

1. Don't park the car in the lounge room.
2. Don't park the cat in the Garage.

Gold!

[XRchic]

Mothballs tied onto the windscreen wipers in stockings.

[MR_SIDO]

Mothballs eh.......i like the hose one better, alot more enjoyment. but i will try the mothballs, and let you know.

[eminvil_12]

keep your car in the garage.
Put a large cloth or something on the bonnet lol.

[deesun]

Originally Posted by XRchic

Mothballs tied onto the windscreen wipers in stockings.

You'll have the RSPCA on to you for cruelty to moths.

Could look a bit rice though. :eclipsee_

[hamo]

don't use the hose. they'll take off mighty fast, digging their claws in real good for extra grip.
i learned the hard way

[MR_SIDO]

If I had a garage I would put my car in it, but I dont, and the cat is really starting to PI$$ me off, surely there is a proven method.

[RG]

Originally Posted by hamo

don't use the hose. they'll take off mighty fast, digging their claws in real good for extra grip.
i learned the hard way

And you'll get a wet not so clean bonnet, I also learnt the hard way. If it's a recurring problem sprinkle a little pepper on your bonnet one time. They'll get up there take one sniff and never come back.

[ltd]

Confront the owner of the cat, and tell them the damage that letting letting the cat out is doing. If they couldn't care less then tell them how it is against the law to let it out (companion animals act 1997).
If they still couldn't care then threaten to trap the cat where they will have to pay the council a fee to pick it up; or else council will destroy it after 3 days.
If this doesn't make them take notice, or you don't know whose cat it is, then just trap the cat and take it to the council. You can hire the traps from kennards, or get them from this mob http://www.mascotwireworks.com.au/category.asp?id=74 . Alert your council to the damage the cat has caused (if any) and ring them a couple of days later to see if anyone has claimed the cat. If they say yes then tell them that you would like to speak to the owner of the cat, as your insurance company is looking at counter claiming for the damage sustained to your car.

If after all of this, the cat/owner is still problematic, then trap the cat again, as each time, the fine goes up and I think it's after the third time the animal is destroyed and the owner faces a huge fine.

[SWOOP]

Originally Posted by hamo

don't use the hose. they'll take off mighty fast, digging their claws in real good for extra grip.
i learned the hard way

I second that , left my window in the au down one night , and got a supprise @430am when I got in to go to work
grabbed it by the scruff but slippery sucker got away and did 10 laps of interior with claws dug in.
I DONT LIKE CATS

[TheSneakiness]

Throw stuff at it.

Had to do it to the cat where I live.

[S3SR]

mothballs or camphor .....keep it off your car though camphor comes in its own container only down side is the cat sometimes eats it and vomits all over your car..LOL

[AWD Chaser]

The best way to stop the cat from walking all over your car is top train it. If you watch it, and wait till it's on your car, then hit the panic button on your remote... they will P*** bolt. If you keep this up for about a week, they shouldn't back.

[Doogstar]

Put a Doberman on ya bonnet

[boss-290]

Originally Posted by ltd

Confront the owner of the cat, and tell them the damage that letting letting the cat out is doing. If they couldn't care less then tell them how it is against the law to let it out (companion animals act 1997).
If they still couldn't care then threaten to trap the cat where they will have to pay the council a fee to pick it up; or else council will destroy it after 3 days.
If this doesn't make them take notice, or you don't know whose cat it is, then just trap the cat and take it to the council. You can hire the traps from kennards, or get them from this mob http://www.mascotwireworks.com.au/category.asp?id=74 . Alert your council to the damage the cat has caused (if any) and ring them a couple of days later to see if anyone has claimed the cat. If they say yes then tell them that you would like to speak to the owner of the cat, as your insurance company is looking at counter claiming for the damage sustained to your car.

If after all of this, the cat/owner is still problematic, then trap the cat again, as each time, the fine goes up and I think it's after the third time the animal is destroyed and the owner faces a huge fine.

There is no need for animal cruelty. If something is an inconvenience , you just destroy it? Come on people wake up.

Maybe you should use your garage! I would kill for one.

[RspecAU]

Originally Posted by AUII_SE_Ute

Throw stuff at it.

Had to do it to the cat where I live.

Best way to scratch the paint work. Pull it's claws out...flame siut on

[XRchic]

Originally Posted by ltd

Confront the owner of the cat, and tell them the damage that letting letting the cat out is doing. If they couldn't care less then tell them how it is against the law to let it out (companion animals act 1997).
If they still couldn't care then threaten to trap the cat where they will have to pay the council a fee to pick it up; or else council will destroy it after 3 days.
If this doesn't make them take notice, or you don't know whose cat it is, then just trap the cat and take it to the council. You can hire the traps from kennards, or get them from this mob http://www.mascotwireworks.com.au/category.asp?id=74 . Alert your council to the damage the cat has caused (if any) and ring them a couple of days later to see if anyone has claimed the cat. If they say yes then tell them that you would like to speak to the owner of the cat, as your insurance company is looking at counter claiming for the damage sustained to your car.

If after all of this, the cat/owner is still problematic, then trap the cat again, as each time, the fine goes up and I think it's after the third time the animal is destroyed and the owner faces a huge fine.

Stupid post of the week.

Can anyone say "overkill"?

[Jeld-Wen Falcon]

Originally Posted by Doogstar

Put a Doberman on ya bonnet

[henry 351]

My grandad used to crack a bit of black pepper on the bonnet. his theory was that cats sniff around a bit before they lie down for a kip. If they don't like what they smell, they leave. The pepper does no harm to the cat or the car, and just blows off when you drive away.

Its probably bollocks though, he also told me snails like salt...

[tex]

You can borrow my dog for a few days. He loves it. (cat)

Guarentee no more scurvy cat on your bonnet.

What about one of those "portable garages", in essence a tent that you can drive into.

[turbo6]

Originally Posted by ltd

Confront the owner of the cat, and tell them the damage that letting letting the cat out is doing. If they couldn't care less then tell them how it is against the law to let it out (companion animals act 1997).
If they still couldn't care then threaten to trap the cat where they will have to pay the council a fee to pick it up; or else council will destroy it after 3 days.
If this doesn't make them take notice, or you don't know whose cat it is, then just trap the cat and take it to the council. You can hire the traps from kennards, or get them from this mob http://www.mascotwireworks.com.au/category.asp?id=74 . Alert your council to the damage the cat has caused (if any) and ring them a couple of days later to see if anyone has claimed the cat. If they say yes then tell them that you would like to speak to the owner of the cat, as your insurance company is looking at counter claiming for the damage sustained to your car.

If after all of this, the cat/owner is still problematic, then trap the cat again, as each time, the fine goes up and I think it's after the third time the animal is destroyed and the owner faces a huge fine.

: Idiot is a word that springs to mind.

I just leave my bonnet up - in the locked garage of course. For some reason, she just doesn't bother when it is up? although, the mothball idea has some merit. I wouldn't scare the cat if you catch it up there, like someone said, the claws come out for better traction to run away from you.......

[NAK302]

i'm with ltd. after all, these owners should be accountable for they're goddam cats the same as us dog owners.

[ltd]

Originally Posted by boss-290

There is no need for animal cruelty. If something is an inconvenience , you just destroy it? Come on people wake up.

Maybe you should use your garage! I would kill for one.

I'm not advocating animal cruelty, I am talking about the legal and proper way to dispose of nuisance cats within the law; with your local councils endorsement.

And as for destroying it, the fact of the matter remains that cats that are let roam free do more damage to the native fauna than any other animal. That's why councils and national parks wildlife services destroy the buggers. As a pet they're fine, if they are looked after responsibly. Letting them roam is akin to letting your dog roam the streets, and then pleading ignorant if it attacks someone.

[LUXO_8]

Originally Posted by ltd

I'm not advocating animal cruelty, I am talking about the legal and proper way to dispose of nuisance cats within the law; with your local councils endorsement.

And as for destroying it, the fact of the matter remains that cats that are let roam free do more damage to the native fauna than any other animal. That's why councils and national parks wildlife services destroy the buggers. As a pet they're fine, if they are looked after responsibly. Letting them roam is akin to letting your dog roam the streets, and then pleading ignorant if it attacks someone.

exactly...


i have a cat, and he's the best pet, but on the same token, i fully agree with what LTD has said in this thread....

trapping and taking it to the council is a lot more humane than other suggestions in this thread - ie the "i'll bring my dog around " etc

[ltd]

Originally Posted by turbo6

: Idiot is a word that springs to mind.

I just leave my bonnet up - in the locked garage of course. For some reason, she just doesn't bother when it is up? although, the mothball idea has some merit. I wouldn't scare the cat if you catch it up there, like someone said, the claws come out for better traction to run away from you.......

If calling me an idiot makes you shirk the irresponsibility of letting your cat roam free, then so be it.

Before you get set to just shrug off my suggestion, talk to your local council.
The fact of the matter remains that cats are indeed predators and as an introduced species they do have an advantage over native wildlife. Additionally, they are largely responsible for endangering and eliminating several species of indigenous wildlife. Furthermore, attitudes of just letting your cat roam free has resulted in millions of litters of cats throughout Australia over the last 20 years further compounding the problem, and the damage caused is extremely widespread.

So again, if you feel that my post which described what your local authorities are doing about the problem was to harsh as it may have identified several people exacerbating the problem then feel free to call me an idiot and live in a nirvana of exobiological harmony where cats rule the animal kingdom.

BTW, I do like cats, they make a great pet.

[Bucknaked]

Scarecrow??