Yorkshire Pudding Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I have 2 beautiful cats. I also have a neighbour who objects strongly to them going into and especially fouling I their garden. I can understand this and do everything I can to encourage the cats to use ours - they have indoor litter trays and there is a freshly dug patch of earth that they regularly use in our garden. Said neighbours have now invested in a sonic cat repellant device. I fully support his as I understand it won't harm the cats, just put them off. However the thing is highly audible to me and OH, and painful to the kids. Neighbour saw me in the garden this morning with hands over my ears, at that time I hadn't spotted the source of the noise. We cannot open our bedroom window as it will keep us awake. Said neighbours have gone out but when they return I will be asking them to adjust the blooming thing. Watch this space for the result... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 My ghastly, thankfully ex-neighbours had one in their back garden as well as the front. They spent hours daily in their back garden polishing the grass, walking backwards and forwards, triggering the damn thing constantly. It killed my ears! The sound was infuriating and audible in every room of my house I can only suggest you play some loud music to try to drown it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I think someone down my road must have one of these... luckily you can only hear it standing directly outside the house. Glad we don't live directly next to them!! I don't particularly like cats and then fouling in the garden, but I usually just chase them out of the garden (into next doors ) Wouldn't go to them lenghts to get rid of them though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 I can only suggest you play some loud music to try to drown it out. My darling children have a new drum kit and guitar amp which we have sited carefully on the other side of the house so as not to bother these neighbours. However loud music is readily available if required ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Sounds like it could be required very soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 If you're on the same side of Leeds as me, put your fingers in your ears... my children have been writing their own songs lately and they are definitely 'works in progress'. Actually the infernal gadget seems to now only be making the occasional shriek. Last night it was screaming constantly and our ears were ringing for 20 minutes after we came indoors . It definitely affects the cats, I saw my Pippi running like the wind and trying to scale an 8 foot wall in a single bound this morning. Not seen the owners yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'm surprise it is not bothering them Are they old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I can only think you might have to invest in ear plugs? or buy the neighbours a set of water pistols as alternative cat deterrent? it sounds as if you are doing everything you can to dissuade your cats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'm surprise it is not bothering them Are they old? Older than us - they hadn't heard it at all! It turns out to have been a fault and it is now not working at all. So the rock'n'roll jam session has been delayed for another day and Leeds Omleteers can take their fingers out of their ears in safety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I know someone who has one and humans shouldn't be able to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 It has now died completely. The silence is wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Remember the 60's song "silence is golden" - enjoy it while you can - hopefully your neighbours will give up on the idea. Water pistols are a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 My next door neighbours had one myself & OH knew we were getting old as we couldn't hear anything but our kids all be it grown were tortured by the alleged high pitchd noise this was just one of many gadgets they bought to try and keep cats out including mine my cats ignored them all We never had a problem with there attempts we used to find it highly amusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
