I've not had any probs. If the flagstones overhang the pond by an inch or so
and are 3 or 4 ins above water level I imagine it's pretty difficult for a
cat to go fishing. I know I have cats (or foxes) as I occasionally find half
a pigeon on the grass in the middle of a mattress' worth of feathers!

Probably more danger from herons. My pond is under trees (where they tell
you not to put it because of leaves) which makes it difficult to dive.
(Cross fingers)

Jon

"Ron G" wrote in message
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Hi---

I am thinking of making an outdoor pond, including goldfish.

But the neighborhood is