There are many ways to keep unwanted cats or other animals out of a garden or yard, including motion-activated sprinklers and cat-proof fencing. Using deterrents is more effective for keeping a property cat-free than trapping and removing cats, as more cats will just fill the removed animal’s place in the environment.
Resources for cat deterrents:
- https://www.alleycat.org/resources/how-to-live-with-cats-in-your-neighborhood/
- https://www.neighborhoodcats.org/how-to-tnr/colony-care/keeping-cats-out-of-gardens-and-yards-2
Most of the objectionable behavior performed by cats is a result of the cat not being spayed or neutered – if there is no evidence that there is an owner for the animal, the best way to prevent the behavior would be to have the cat altered and then replaced back into the environment. While we cannot perform this procedure for you at the shelter, there are local agencies that can help you with low cost spay/neuter services. One such resource is www.animalfixclinic.org.