My stubborn cat ... eating next door baby bunnies ... :( WHAT TO DO?

Question

My cat, Fibbles, is a barn cat but once in a while we let him inside during the winter (along with our other cats). Ever since last year, our neighbor's bunnies have been breeding constantly, and we found out that Fibbles was eating them all. We thought we could handle it but today, we tried grounding Fibbles and just keeping him inside, but when i came to give him a treat about 15 minutes after he'd been confined, he bolted out the door as soon as I opened it and he refuses to go back inside. Please don't say something about reporting to the SPCA or sending Fibbles to the animal shelter or tying him up because he has lifetime friends living with him and he'd hate to leave and he can't be tied up because he's already freaked that he can't have freedom if he's kept indoors, tying him up will be worse. is there, like, something that cats hate that we could line the neighbor's fence with so that Fibbles can't get over?

bfwh218 · Accepted Answer

I don't know what kind of fence it is, but I know double sided sticky tape is something cats don't like and they rec commend putting it on counters to break them of the habit of jumping up on them. So maybe there is a way you can put sticky tape on the fence?
Is your neighbor away of this? Are they wild rabbits? I'm just thinking maybe they could be kept caged (the rabbits) until they are full grown. Otherwise, nature is just going to run it's course and it's one of those unfortunate things that really can't be prevented.

? · Answer

If Mr Fibbles is able to get the baby bunnies, any other cat or wild animal will be able too.

Therefore I would suggest to talk to your neighbour and help him building a "FBSC" (furry burglar safe cage) for his bunnies.

Maybe something like this ??
http://www.rabbitcagesource.com/rabbit-hutches/rabbit-hutches/trixienaturarabbithutchwithpitchedroof.cfm

At least that would be the best option for his rabbits, because even when you keep Mr Fibbles inside there would most likely be other animals around who will get the baby rabbits.

mizer · Answer

If this is a housepet, some first time cat moms do not understand what to do and would attempt this, yet no longer because the kitten smells like people. do not rigidity the mum cat out. The more beneficial concern or misery the cat has about your and the kittens the more serious it truly is for her. some are ok properly off the bat with having them gently dealt with, yet when she gadgets in besides,go away them on my own.

? · Answer

maby you should keep fibbles in one room with the door closed and some toys so he doesnt get bored and do something bad

tmclone · Answer

Just keep him inside and DO NOT open the door. Easy Peasy.

Bette · Answer

What's the problem? As long as the bunnies keep breeding, you'll never have to buy catfood.

My stubborn cat ... eating next door baby bunnies ... :( WHAT TO DO?

6 Answers