You know i never thought about the cats but since taking down the old fence and putting leland cypress trees on the open side i do notice a lot of cats roaming through our yard. I used to feel so sad when it was all fenced because he wouldn't go out nor stay out without me, but now i'm glad. He gets enuf issues. Here i thought it might be the people or kids petting him on the boardwalk. Max really likes the attention so i was going to bring wipes with me so they could wipe there hands first ! I know i' m nuts! Lol