oh! and another idea for you is those scarecrow sprinklers....motion activated and guaranteed to scare away any cat or dog trying to use your lawn.

I would be shocked if there were not racoons in your neighborhood - as they seem to be everywhere. Of course they mostly come out at night so you may not see them. As for cats and dogs, I think you cannot win that one. No matter what you think people should do, they take their dogs for walks and can...

cyanea - I completely understand your concerns. Keep in mind that racoons, deer, squirrels, mice, rats, birds, rabbits and all manner of other animals and insects use your lawn and garden as a toilet. I know its gross - I really try not to think about it. Putting up high fences will keep out dogs an...

Geez, Brenda, do you ever tire of the consummate parental tone. I think it's obvious my disdain for those humans who choose to own pet cats. And because I need to spell it out, no I don't feel pity for all the cats that are spewing at the seams of the SPCA. Had those irresponsible cat owners kept t...

I'm not a huge cat lover. I like them for sure and I've had cats in the past but I don't and won't own cats anymore. A big part of that has to be that I just don't feel right about keeping cats indoors and it can be pretty unsafe to let them outside. I would feel so bad if my cat went missing. When...

I'm not a huge cat lover. I like them for sure and I've had cats in the past but I don't and won't own cats anymore. A big part of that has to be that I just don't feel right about keeping cats indoors and it can be pretty unsafe to let them outside. I would feel so bad if my cat went missing. When...

I'm sorry, but if you are keeping a cat as a pet, as is usually the case, and letting it free to roam outdoors, then you should be willing to accept the natural consequences of doing so. I don't know what your point is. Did someone say they were not willing to accept these consequences? That said, ...

Sorry - To each their own. My last cat was 20 when we finally had to put her down. In the last couple of years her greatest pleasure was lying on the grass in the sun. To me, these are wild animals that have a natural instinct to be outside (of course some don't want to go out) and I'm not going to ...

I am always surprised when people blame the cost of rent on the landlords. And yet no one blames car companies, restaurants, or ski resorts for their prices. All of these things are market driven. If you don't like the price, don't pay it. It is not the landlord's responsibility to find a price that...

The current sales are on for 2 more days! Ideal Bowl Sets ON SALE That'sa Bowl Sets ON SALE Sippy Cups ON SALE Ice Tups (popsicle makers) ON SALE Quick Chef pro - and so much more. Check it out at: http://my.tupperware.ca/brenda Or send me a message and I'll send you the sale flyer pdf version direc...

Yes, I noticed that Stanley Park has had to ban bikes from parts of the seawall because of the same problems. As a kid I remember biking the seawall at Stanley Park all of the time - not possible now. The sense of entitlement that some cyclists feel is so clearly illustrated in this thread. Regardle...

Really? This thread is going to change your mind? I am surprised to hear that anyone would let that happen - but certainly your prerogative. And I'm sorry to hear that. As for cyclists and walkers on the Galloping Goose.... I don't mean to offend you - but you lack of experience makes you more inexp...

There is a process in place here - much more than just deleting the ads - its a fair amount of work for both site admin and for moderators - but it does help. I have no idea about Vibrant Victoria - perhaps just that it is a "smaller" and newer site? Also, I see on their registration page:...

I have never seen it happen. Definitely not in the last 10 years here in Victoria - but not to my knowledge at any time.

I used to go to Bliss in Cordova Bay too. When they "moved" it was my understanding the two owners actually "split" the business up - one kept the name and moved to Oak Bay (or Cadboro Bay?) and the other kept the location and changed the name to "Pure Day Spa" I didn't...