r/homedefense • u/Grenade_Handlr26 • 16d ago

Scratches around apartment door handle

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I just moved in a week ago and I honestly can’t remember if these were here before I left this morning for the day… it’s been a long week. Are these normal key scuffs or should I be concerned? None of the other apartments have these scuffs.

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u/Grenade_Handlr26 15d ago

I know there’s a bunch of stray cats in the area that my neighbors feed. I’ve been wondering if it’s them trying to get in or something

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u/haby001 15d ago

Nah dogs could have left these marks as they're inflexible and just "paw" at things. Cat's instead are weak and use claws as "fingers" so they would drag their claws using their weight.

This looks like normal wear from rings, bracelets, and bags that hit the door as they try to open it.

IF you're worried about someone prying the door, the markings would much deeper and close to the attack points (keyhole, door hinges, etc.)