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Student <strong>Resource</strong><br />

Homes in the <strong>City</strong><br />

Cats at Home<br />

Cat owners are required to make sure their pet does not wander on to other people’s property without permission.<br />

The fine for an at-large cat is $100, but if a cat is licensed it is eligible for one free ride home from the <strong>City</strong> without<br />

a fine every 12 months.<br />

Dealing with an Unwanted Cat on Your Property<br />

If you have an unwanted cat on your property, politely ask your neighbour to keep their cat on their own property.<br />

If you do not know who the owner is or if speaking with your neighbour did not solve the problem, you may want<br />

to make your property less inviting to the animal. Another option is to humanely trap the cat and turn it over to the<br />

<strong>City</strong>.<br />

Making Your Property Less Inviting<br />

Cats can be trained not to enter your yard simply by making your property unpleasant.<br />

• Place mesh netting (angled outwards) or PVC pipe at the top <strong>of</strong> your fence prevent cats from climbing over.<br />

• Bury chicken wire just below the surface <strong>of</strong> your flowerbeds to discourage digging and cover the bed with bark<br />

chips or gravel so it is rough.<br />

• Spray the cat with water whenever it enters your yard.<br />

• Spread repellents around your property, like vinegar or orange peels.<br />

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