'They joke about how she loves us and seems like she thinks she lives here': Homeowner frustrated as neighbor's outdoor cat claims their yard, upsets their furmily, and turns their property into her own kingdom

A homeowner has found themselves in the middle of an unexpected catastrophe, thanks to their neighbor's outdoor feline. This adventurous kitty has turned their property into her personal playground… and their pets are not amused.

Every morning, she scales fences to hiss at the family dog until he barks like he's lost his marbles (and he normally never barks). The indoor cats, who just want to enjoy a little sunrise lounging, are now met with an angry paw-banging visitor on the window glass. So much for peaceful morning sunbeams!

But the chaos doesn't stop there. The neighbor's cat has scared off all the birds, left "presents" in the garden and even under the carport, and regularly invades the cat run to terrorize the resident felines. It's clear this kitty has claimed the whole yard as her kingdom.

Meanwhile, the neighbors laugh it off, insisting their cat just loves them. For the homeowner, though, this daily dose of cattitude is anything but charming and it's turning home sweet home into furustration central.

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A little splash of water can work wonders. Cats usually hate it, so a quick spritz or motion-activated sprinkler might be enough to deter her from making those daily, unwanted visits.
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If talking to the neighbors doesn’t work and the cat keeps upsetting your pets and wrecking your yard, you could consider calling animal control as a last resort to handle things properly.
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Best course of action is to talk to your neighbors directly. Maybe you can come to an agreement or compromise that keeps peace on both sides and makes life easier for everyone.
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