[Gayle]

One of the reasons why cat owners have cats is because dogs are simply too much responsibility so they go for the easier option.

Whilst I accept the point about pooping in my neighbours garden I don't accept the point about bringing diseases home from other cats.

Cats are solitary creatures and they do not mix with other cats, they won't even mix with cats that live in the same house as them unless they were brought up together. So the chance of them mixing with any feral cats is slim to nonexistent. They don't go out and party everynight with the neighbours pussykins. Not like dogs, who when they see another dog always like to say hello to its bottom.

Back to the poop question though - cats may poop in the garden but they do (on the whole) try to cover it up afterwards. Plus, if you don't want cats in your garden try spraying pepper all over your flower beds. Another good alternative is to be armed with a water pistol, that will deter them from coming in to your garden.