By Tom Heaton For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 11:22 EDT, 2 July 2022 | Updated: 11:34 EDT, 2 July 2022

A Newcastle cat lover has infuriated her fed-up neighbours after they say her pets have taken over their local street - and turned it into a giant stinking cat litter tray.

They claim the stench of the cat urine and faeces is overpowering - but nothing they say or do can get their owner to keep the animals inside.  

Neighbours say they have lost count of how many cats belong to the owner but say they constantly see dozens of them wandering the streets and in their backyards.

A Newcastle cat lover has left neighbours fed up as her felines (pictured) have taken over the street and spread an horrific odour

'We live like this 24/7' one neighbour on Hunter Street told A Current Affair. 'It needs to stop.'

Another concerned local added: 'The smell, go out the back and smell up the drive...it's just terrible and she (the owner) doesn't feed them.'

At night, the situation for these neighbours is even worse, as the cats roam the streets and cause havoc in neighbouring backyards.

They urinate and leave faeces all over outdoor furniture and decking, claim residents.

'It's disgusting, the smell is always there...I prayed for rain cause it will wash it away,' a neighbour added.

A third neighbour said the cats will even come into their homes if any doors or windows are left open. 

At night, the situation for these neighbours is even worse, as the felines (pictured) roam the streets and cause havoc in neighbouring backyards

A third neighbour (pictured) even said the cats come into their homes if any doors or windows are left open 

Even breeding is becoming an issue for the residents. 

'I know some of the neighbours have had cats giving birth under their houses,' another said. 

The locals have complained to Newcastle City Council about the ongoing issue.

However, the council has said the cat problem is beyond them and have posted on their website: 'We will no longer be dealing with this type of request.'

The comments below have not been moderated.

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.

We are no longer accepting comments on this article.

Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd

Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group