Conference misery::feline_v1

    There is a cat door on the market that used some sort of magnetic
    key.  The key is in a collar you put on your cat.  This allows your
    cats to use the door but will not admit any other cat.  I suggest
    you look into this.  Perhaps you can share the cost.  This would
    prevent any other animal from getting into their house.
      It may be listed in my Pedigrees catalog.  I'll look for it. 
    Pedigrees tends to be a bit expensive tho so you might want to
    check another place.  
      BTW - this catdoor was tested on a consumer program called
    "Fight Back", I believe, and passed their testing.
      Nancy DC
    

    I looked in the catalog and they don't have it.  Their number 
    for orders is 716 352-1232.  Perhaps they'll have heard of it
    and can tell you where to get it.
      I have a friend who is a professional groomer, I'll ask her
    if she knows where you can get it.
      If I recall, the cost is around $100.  That's high, I know, but
    if it works it'll solve your problem and good neighbors are worth
    alot.
      Nancy DC

    Farfetched Imports
    2290 15th Ave
    San Francisco Ca 94116
     
    415 665-1112        (pg 74 of this month's Cat Fancy)
    
    "A unique magnetically operated cat flap which allows your ct to
    come and go as it likes leaving unwanted animals out in the cold.
     As the cat approaches a magnet on its collar activates a solenoid
    automatically releasing the flap catch allowing only your cat to
    enter.  Suitable for most doors, including glass, it comes with
    complete instructions for east installation.  It operates on a 9
    volt battery or can be connected to your main electricity supply
    using a 6-volt transformer."
    
    Cost:  $75  + $5 Shipping and Handling.

    Note: I do not believe that this was the exact model tested on the
    show I mentioned in a previous note.
    
    ALSO:  Petdoors USA  
    Dept CF59
    4523 30th St W
    Bradenton  FL  34207  813 753-7492   (pg 72, Cat Fancy)

    These folks advertise a free catalog
    
    ELECTRONIC CAT DOOR
    Mar-jo Industries, Inc
    18425 Via De Palmas
    Higley  Az 85236
    602 987-9559    (Free Brochures & Price List)
    
    This looks like the one from the show:
    
    "Staywell #21 Electronic Cat Door unlocks when it senses a tiny
    'key' on your cat's collar.  Sophisticated design does not rely
    on magnets and requires no user adjustment.  Door can be set four
    ways:  open both ways, opens in only, opens out only, or completely
    locked.  Red indicator light shows door is plugged into house current.
     Completely self-framing for easy installation in hollow-core as
    well as solid-core doors or even plate glass.  May be installed
    in walls.  Tough, paintable ABS construction with magnetic flap
    closure to protect against weather and insects.  
      One year warranty against manufacturing defects.  Built by 
    Staywell -- The world's largest selling pet Doors."
    
    call 1-800-826-2871  to order with M/C, Visa, Discover OR mail
    $119.95 + $4 S&H to
    PATIO PACIFIC, INC
    24433 Hawthorne Blvd.  
    Torrance, CA  90505-6505
    ^
    | THIS IS THE ONE I SAW TESTED.
    
    Nancy DC

    The cat door definately sounds like the best solution. Maybe if
    you "remind" them that mice, raccoons, and skunks will gladly enter
    via their "revolving" door,  you can "convince" them they should have
    one of the above mentioned doors, if you get my drift.  I mean, why 
    should YOU shoulder the bill just because unauthorized animals are
    getting into THEIR house.  Scare them a little, hey, the cold weather
    is coming, and everybody is going to want IN.  And they will get in,
    too.  I think there is some other notes on the benefits of having a
    specially operated cat door as opposed to having one anybody can open,
    somewhere in this file.
    
                                    good luck!
                                            Denise
    

    I can think of a way to train your cat not to go into their house.
    
    Have them stand inside the door with a spray bottle and an open
    can of smelly cat food.  Bring him up to the cat door, and when
    he starts to go in, have them blast him with the spray bottle. 
    A few times of that treatment, and he will not have any desire to
    go inside their house again.
    
    I doubt if the water would discourage all the other critters that
    could come in though.
    
    Jo

    A friend of  mine has a cat door and occassionally wakes up
    in the middle of the night to find  a raccoon in the kitchen.
    A baby, I think, the big ones probably can't fit thru the door.
    Even a baby raccoon can make a real mess of a kitchen.