WOW! I just saw this and thought the same thing, Sue! I'da probably had a heart attack and not been any good to any one!!
The air gun is a good idea, Rini. My dad used to use one on a destructive dog that roamed the neighborhood we lived in. He wasn't sure where it was coming from, but it got to the point where all Dad would have to do is cock the gun, and the sound would make the dog run.
My grandmom (in SC where it's legal) used to keep firecrackers to toss out the window at the coons when they got in her trash. That worked, too. Luckily it was her twin sister who lived next door!
Extra hugs and treats for both of your babies!