ᐅ Cat droppings or wildlife scat? Warning: image of animal droppings!
Created on: 10 Jul 2018 13:03
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andimann
Hello everyone,
(Hope I don’t get banned right away for posting a bunch of crap…)
Some animal is leaving a pile of droppings on our lawn almost every night, strangely always in almost the same spot (plus or minus 2 m (6.5 ft)). At first, I suspected the neighbor’s cat, but the pile seems too large for a cat, right? Also, don’t cats usually go into garden beds rather than right in the middle of the lawn?
Question: Can anyone tell me if this could still be cat droppings? If so, I guess a conversation with the neighbors is due.
I’m getting tired of cleaning it up every morning, and even more worried that my kids might step in it while playing or that my son might try to taste it. My nephew once caught worms that way, which was quite unpleasant. That really shouldn’t happen.
And if it’s something else: what could it be and, above all, how do I get rid of it?
Barbed wire, spring-loaded traps, anti-aircraft guns, nuclear bomb?
Best regards,
Andreas
(Hope I don’t get banned right away for posting a bunch of crap…)
Some animal is leaving a pile of droppings on our lawn almost every night, strangely always in almost the same spot (plus or minus 2 m (6.5 ft)). At first, I suspected the neighbor’s cat, but the pile seems too large for a cat, right? Also, don’t cats usually go into garden beds rather than right in the middle of the lawn?
Question: Can anyone tell me if this could still be cat droppings? If so, I guess a conversation with the neighbors is due.
I’m getting tired of cleaning it up every morning, and even more worried that my kids might step in it while playing or that my son might try to taste it. My nephew once caught worms that way, which was quite unpleasant. That really shouldn’t happen.
And if it’s something else: what could it be and, above all, how do I get rid of it?
Barbed wire, spring-loaded traps, anti-aircraft guns, nuclear bomb?
Best regards,
Andreas
K
Knallkörper11 Jul 2018 17:57Steven: Ok. In the end, we don't have to agree.
Fuchur schrieb:
How is a justified emergency supposed to work with goods of equal value? Object (lawn) versus object (animal). The protected legal interest must significantly outweigh the other. It’s stated in the law.Hello FuchurIf that’s the case, does that mean I cannot take any action against cats that mess up my garden?
Steven
Fuchur schrieb:
Going through the last 10 pages here is too tedious for me and probably not very helpful anyway. It doesn’t really matter what’s on the last 10 pages. Why don’t you enlighten us? The question is: Am I allowed to kill the cat if it repeatedly defecates on my lawn? Why not, why yes?
kaho674 schrieb:
Am I allowed to kill the cat if it repeatedly defecates on my lawn? Hello
and what could be the consequences if I kill the cat without having the right to do so?
I know of a case where, during a house search by the law enforcement officers, a 9-year-old dog was shot. The house search was unlawful, and the homeowner was later offered 50 euros as compensation for the dog.
In comparison, a cat would probably be valued at around 20 euros. Animal shelters are full of them.
Steven
Of course, you must not kill the animal. Perhaps a comparison will help: Who would set fire to a neighbor’s car just because it is parked on your property without permission?
If you want to interfere with another legal interest, you need a legal basis for that. For the reasons mentioned, criminal law does not apply here. So, it comes down to civil law. Logically, you have the right to demand cessation and can enforce this right legally. For direct interference, Section 228 of the Building Code (civil defensive necessity) is relevant. However, here too, a balancing of interests applies, meaning the damage caused by the animal must be disproportionately greater than the damage caused to the animal by the measure taken. In the specific case, this can only be an action that causes no permanent harm to the animal. In other words, using a water hose.
If you want to interfere with another legal interest, you need a legal basis for that. For the reasons mentioned, criminal law does not apply here. So, it comes down to civil law. Logically, you have the right to demand cessation and can enforce this right legally. For direct interference, Section 228 of the Building Code (civil defensive necessity) is relevant. However, here too, a balancing of interests applies, meaning the damage caused by the animal must be disproportionately greater than the damage caused to the animal by the measure taken. In the specific case, this can only be an action that causes no permanent harm to the animal. In other words, using a water hose.
Steven, don’t mix everything up. One thing is a criminal offense, and the other is an official measure. Also, I hardly believe the search was unlawful without knowing the case. You probably meant “without cause.” And yes, if a dog attacks during an operation, it may be shot. I have experienced this myself a few times, but there are operational plans and specific authorizations from the incident commander for that.