Major neighborhood cat nuisance problem

You might like the water scarecrow. You can see how it works here
http://www.absolutebirdcontrol.com/scarecrow.htm?ABS=Froogle
this should keep the cats from walking around on your property.
Alternatively you can purchase a havahart type live trap and place it on or under your deck and whenever you catch a cat bring it to the local animal shelter as a 'stray'.
You can also decide to be less upset over it. If you think about it as the birds and rabbits will face predators no matter where they go and only the smartest and fittest will survive and the cats are acting as normal predators would. Set up feeders so that cats have minimal access to birds etc.
You could also install an invisible fence for your dog and once its trained let it roam the property freely while you supervise. If its a cat chaser the cat problem should be resolved though the dog may then catch rabbits etc too.
Hope this helps you!

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Because birds and rabbits face natural wildlife threats each day, I feel all the more reason for a cat owner to keep its cat inside. It's hard enough for wildlife to survive in this day and age without the added ignorance of people who choose to be negligent with their pets. Their are many ways to entertain a cat indoors without allowing them outside to kill for the fun of it. To me, these types of cats are not pets. But rather just a nuisance to others. I have heard of the water scarecrow and I will not pay the price of an electric fence to accommodate my neighbor's disrespect. We have borrowed a trap from another person who has had the same problem but I have not gone that route due to the fact that bringing the cat to an animal shelter will result in the cat being put down. I love ALL animals and I understand a cats instincts..however, you wouldn't allow a child to do something just because they wanted to if it was a nuisance to someone. The same should hold true to people and their pets.

Oh I agree the cat owners are not being responsible. Where I live you would not have a problem as the coyotes, fisher, and other wildlife see cats as tasty snacks and the rabies epidemic is also a risk.
You asked for solutions which is what I gave you.
And based on what I've seen of neighbors in several neighborhoods they also happily let children do as they please no matter who it bothers because to them the only important people are themselves. You and I might not do that but plenty of people have zero consideration for others.
As they won't be responsible you have to decide if you are going to live with the problem or do something to eliminate it. I've known people who moved to get away from awful neighbors. I've seen people put up fencing to ensure their privacy from their neighbors - up to 20 feet tall solid wood in one case! It all depends on what lengths you want to go to.
You might present your neighbors with collars for their cats with bells on them to limit their stalking abilities.
I think paying out some money to make your property more enjoyable and your stress levels lower might be a good choice for you. But you have to choose what you wish to do.


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