11-04-2008, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by daleclarke  Only if they are causing damage to my Garden or pooing all over my Veg Beds. Also it is against the law to leave children alone under 13, so not a valid point, as I at least have some protection in a legal sense, I have none against bad Cat owners...
As a animal lover, I feel if you have to leave an animal unattended all day, you should not have one. The again I am against trophy kids as well!!!
We have a dog nearby that howls all day and cry's every now and again, it really is sad to hear!
I will try the soaker and Urine, sorry vinegar, as Urine goes on the compost heap! | Sorry, I'm going to be pedantic here Dale, but it's not actually illegal to leave kids alone at any age!
From the Guardian; Quote:
After seeking guidance from legal experts, I soon discover why. There are no fixed legal ages governing many major parental decisions. There are, however, laws defining certain parental duties and responsibilities that provide pointers on these matters.
While the law relating to children varies slightly in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, it is a common tenet that parents have a responsibility to protect children under 16 from harm. Parents can be prosecuted for neglect for leaving their children unattended, should they come to harm or be injured, or if the child is deemed to have been left in danger.
But when it comes to the crunch, it is down to a parent's judgment to decide when it is safe to leave a child under 16 without adult supervision. The NSPCC offers the following advice: "Parents need to make decisions based on considerations such as the age, maturity and wishes of the child or young person, the duration of absence, and the ease with which they can respond in an emergency."
| Hope the squirter works for your cat problems though 
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