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12-01-2006, 07:54 PM   #21

Re: Fencing help.


An update for you. The freedom fence was a bit expensive, almost £300 for the basic unit and you need other stuff too, I was prepared to spend it, but Wiggy has a MAJOR issue with collars and the one they supply is really big, also this would not contain my other Cats unless I bought more collars at around £70 each, thats another £210!!! I will get exact figures soon and let you know, this was a rough estimate from them!!

A client phoned today and told me their young Cat had got out for the first time and been killed, I was sooo knocked back, I shot down the wood place with my boss and began work!! I have highered the fence another foot, on top of existing feather edge fencing, and began the other type of security as mentioned. I have (or my boss has ) made brackets to fix to the fence, and I got some strong mesh (the type for Rabbit hutches) to use as the "roof" Here is a quick sample. I think this will work, although it will take some finangling (cool word for a Thursday ) on one part of the fence as the arris rail is angled and on my side of the fence. Anyways, see what you think.
Dawn.



The bit that will be tricky, note the "prikka strip" that Scooter walks along!!!




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12-01-2006, 07:58 PM   #22

Re: Fencing help.


Wow you have been busy Dawn!! Let us know how effective your efforts have been. The freedom fence looks to be a very expensive option but if you do find out any more Dawn I would be grateful to know what they say.



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12-01-2006, 08:02 PM   #23

Re: Fencing help.


Wow Dawn, you don't hang about do you! Your first pic looks good...can't imagine any cat scaling that! Well done!



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12-01-2006, 08:05 PM   #24

Re: Fencing help.


Was interested in the freedom fence until I saw the cost. Your building work looks good Dawn. Let us know if it stops the kitties getting out cos I was thinking of something like that for my garden.



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14-01-2006, 09:01 PM   #25

Re: Fencing help.


Freedom fence exact price came through today.

Basic model suitable for a smaller garden £294.00
3 extra collars for the other cats £99.00 EACH
Delivery £15.00
Installation (optional) From £75.00

Total £691.00
Dawn.



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14-01-2006, 09:02 PM   #26

Re: Fencing help.


Quote:
Originally Posted by borderdawn
Freedom fence exact price came through today.

Basic model suitable for a smaller garden £294.00
3 extra collars for the other cats £99.00 EACH
Delivery £15.00
Installation (optional) From £75.00

Total £691.00
Dawn.
Oh thats a lot.

Do our kitties ever understand how much we think about them, and their safety!!



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16-01-2006, 09:04 PM   #27

Re: Fencing help.


Can I be really stupid? What do the collars do? and why are they so expencive?



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16-01-2006, 10:05 PM   #28

Re: Fencing help.


They let out a series of bleeps when the Cat or dog gets near to the fence, if the warning is ignored they get a static shock, similar to that off a car door.
Dawn.



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16-01-2006, 10:09 PM   #29

Re: Fencing help.


Here you go Jac...the system is explained here..

http://www.freedom-fence.co.uk/pet-c...ment/index.php



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