[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by CFrance

The best thing to do about the cat is take a photo and call or get on the Facebook page of Lost Pets of The Villages. They will know if someone is missing a cat and can check for a microchip if the cat can be approached. Or borrow a Have-a-heart trap and trap it, then call Kathy Bork of Lost Pets of The Villages. Also, post the picture on the Next Door forum.

Yeah. All this hassle for a cat that doesnt belong there by someone who jusr wanted to rent a house and enjoy themselves. Drop it off at the shelter and be done with it

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by Mortal1

Oh good grief! Trap the cat...call animal control. It really is that simple. Sheesh! No need for the overly dramatic to reply. They are not an endangered species.

Smart thinker! Totally agree that theres no need for signs, FB posts, knocking on neighbors doors etc etc. Animal control will come usually pretty promptly. Problem solved. Enjoy your stay!

[raynan]

Maybe you could just describe what the cat looked like...color, markings, short or long hair so people that are missing their cat can determine if it may be theirs and could look in your area for it.

[GRACEALLEMAN]

Originally Posted by tbrock555

I am renting a home in the town of Woodbury in Phillips villas(from Down Home Property Mgmt, by the way do not, repeat, do not rent from this company, they are a horror show). Just rented through **** and the owner and it was a pleasure, moved to new location and dealing with this company is a horror. First issue, a cat has taken up residence in the backyard and whines and cries all night long, have not had a good nights sleep since here. The company said they could do nothing. We purposely rented a pet free house as me and my wife are both allergic to cats. Companies answer, well its not in the house so its not their problem, i thought yard was part of house. Animal control said they could capture it, spay and neuter it, then release it back to same location. What is the point. Anyone have any suggestions? I am afraid if i feed it it will never leave but i also dont want it to starve. Second, mail. First place i rented i had access to mailbox at Phillips station. This place(down home property) just informed me today after a week here i have no mail box. Problem is i have had something delivered and USPS said they put it in mailbox. I have no mailbox, the company, Down Home, suggested i wait outside Phillips all day until i see a postal carrier. Calling the post office is useless as all you get is automation that does not answer needed questions. Any suggestions, serious ones, on what to do about cat, and how i can find out how to actually pick up my delivered mail would be appreciated. First month through **** and direct involvement of owner we had a great stay, second month here, mostly due to Down Home Property mgmt, do not use them. it has been one headache after another. Really enjoying the Villages overall but this company is ruining it, there were more issues than these two but these are just the most current two. Sorry for ranting but this is frustrating.

CAT trap ..for raccoons. Call FEREL cat association.

[LG999]

Mail delivery is not controlled by any real estate mngmt co. You are blaming the wrong people. They can not legally be involved with anyone’s mail.

Mail can be an issue in TV bcs they do not is the USPostal service. They use contract deliverers which are not so easy to interact with. It is frustrating. I have had this experience tracking down my Dad’s mail after he died. Took me nearly a month to get the mail from the person who operated the route.

[Beech9a]

I could tell you my experience with them that would make you cringe…..

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by LG999

Mail delivery is not controlled by any real estate mngmt co. You are blaming the wrong people. They can not legally be involved with anyone’s mail.

Mail can be an issue in TV bcs they do not is the USPostal service. They use contract deliverers which are not so easy to interact with. It is frustrating. I have had this experience tracking down my Dad’s mail after he died. Took me nearly a month to get the mail from the person who operated the route.

The mail is delivered by the US Postal service. They use contract employees who are hired and supervised by the postal service, and the mailboxes are owned and controlled by the Federal Government.

[joelfmi]

were so close together that the smoke was getting into his home and they was getting sick. These are some of the things which are not spoken about before you buy, I could write a book on all the con's of life at the villages. The pro's about living their is the best amenity's which are not cheap The talk of the villages is the best to find out what is happening their good or bad.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by tbrock555

I am renting a home in the town of Woodbury in Phillips villas(from Down Home Property Mgmt, by the way do not, repeat, do not rent from this company, they are a horror show). Just rented through **** and the owner and it was a pleasure, moved to new location and dealing with this company is a horror. First issue, a cat has taken up residence in the backyard and whines and cries all night long, have not had a good nights sleep since here. The company said they could do nothing. We purposely rented a pet free house as me and my wife are both allergic to cats. Companies answer, well its not in the house so its not their problem, i thought yard was part of house. Animal control said they could capture it, spay and neuter it, then release it back to same location. What is the point. Anyone have any suggestions? I am afraid if i feed it it will never leave but i also dont want it to starve. Second, mail. First place i rented i had access to mailbox at Phillips station. This place(down home property) just informed me today after a week here i have no mail box. Problem is i have had something delivered and USPS said they put it in mailbox. I have no mailbox, the company, Down Home, suggested i wait outside Phillips all day until i see a postal carrier. Calling the post office is useless as all you get is automation that does not answer needed questions. Any suggestions, serious ones, on what to do about cat, and how i can find out how to actually pick up my delivered mail would be appreciated. First month through **** and direct involvement of owner we had a great stay, second month here, mostly due to Down Home Property mgmt, do not use them. it has been one headache after another. Really enjoying the Villages overall but this company is ruining it, there were more issues than these two but these are just the most current two. Sorry for ranting but this is frustrating.

Do NOT feed the cat. That would be stupid! But some fireworks and set them off and throw them at the screeching - Roman candles would also be good. Make sure that it has rained recently so that you don't start a fire. If that doesn't work, then get a slingshot at Wal-Mart or Amazon. If desperate - get a flare gun.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Do NOT feed the cat. That would be stupid! But some fireworks and set them off and throw them at the screeching - Roman candles would also be good. Make sure that it has rained recently so that you don't start a fire. If that doesn't work, then get a slingshot at Wal-Mart or Amazon. If desperate - get a flare gun.

WOW

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by asianthree

WOW

So, I am NOT a cat person, especially not feral ones. I did NOT say anything that would harm the cat - just scare it away. It's NOT like I said to catch it and eat it! Lighten up, please.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by asianthree

WOW

The lawn blower suggestion was a good one. They are so noisy that they bother me - I try to run away from them!

[august2959]

We had a two very good experiences with Downhome Properties. The decision about the mail was made by the owner and we rented a box at the UPS store. Sorry your experience was bad.