The neighbors Cat made me SELL my home

Wow!  A cat made her sell her house?  She's got a low tolerance for things outside of her control.

Hi Scott - I'm afraid cats would find stiff competition for room in my garden, with the rabbits and birds having their way with it. Buit I don't believe there is anything that can really keep a cat from doing what it really wants to do - that's why I like them.

Scott- I'm not sure about cats but the iguanas here are as bad on the gardens as are cats. 

Scott, I got hooked on your title!  Cute story and soundslike you found a nice solution!

I've never had to try to keep cats out, but sure wish I knew how to keep those rotten underground critters out - I just found a fresh "hill" in the garden this evening.

One year they were so bad that everyone in the neighborhood was using every remedy sold to be rid of them - traps, poison, gas bombs, electronic devices - you name it. I even used Juicy Fruit gum and moth balls down the runs.

That year they ate most of my carrots and ALL of the onions and killed most of the pea plants.

People said "get some cats," but how is a cat supposed to catch something in a tunnel underground? 

I do know you can buy sprays that are supposed to keep cats and dogs away from the garden, but I've never tried them. 

I wonder - the cat may be using the garden because that's where the soft dirt is. What if she put out a litter box and sprinkled catnip around to lure it over there? 

Wow. That poor lady. I hope she finds a solution and keeps her home.

The title certainly grabbed me, as a cat owner (indoor only!). Sounds like you found a good solution to the problem. I've not heard a seller ever provide that as a reason for selling.

I do recall one owner who complained the neighbor's cat used to chase all her birds away, and caught a few along the way. A conversation with the cat owner and a bell worked wonders.

I get this question a lot at open houses. Buyers looking for signs of seller motivation. I typically tell the reason, as I don't think it provides much of an edge either way, but I have contemplated some snarky responses.  I keep those to myself. 

Good morning Scott. I don't think the sellers did themselves a favor and I don't believe the question really matters.

I believe this seller gives felines a lot more power than they deserve!  Still, it is always good to ask why just to understand their motivation and time line.

I had cats about 25 years ago. I maintained their (kitten and mom) litter box regularly because I didn't want to deal with cat odor. I was gone a weekend and set out 2 litter boxes and plenty of water and food. I got back and they decided to do their business outside the litter box and through my home. Took them to my aunt's farm and they lived happily ever after. Moved to Texas and landscaped the front with colorful floral and thick lowlying blue daze. Neighbor's cat decided it was going to use my blue daze as a "Skid-O-can". it also like to just rip at my honey suckle. Laid out a few plastic posies on wires and attached them to mousetraps. He got his butt pinched in couple places and never came back. I still have the traps but have replaced the flowers with new faux flowers. My negihbor had trouble underground pests and used mousetraps with plant starters and that worked for him.

Obviously the agent didn't care what her problem was. Maybe their conversation just consisted of 'get me out of here'.

Sounds like a big expense for a small problem.  I'm sure there has to be an answer.  If it were me asking a seller that question, I'd have to smirk silently.  

#1 I'm allergic to cats and #2 there has to be an answer without selling a house!  Great post!