I always feed him and he sleeps in my house all the day and stays in my house all the night, he only goes out for his toilet and then he comes back to my door step asking to come in. My neighbour which is the owner she doesn't care where he is she even have a cat flap that lets him out but not in! I have asked her why she's done it that way? she answered that he keeps bringing dead mice and birds to her house, which I don't believe a single word of it, cos the cat never did it to me! Tell me know what shall I do? take him with me? or leave him behind? which is going to break my heart. will get reported if I take him with me??? any suggestions plz. Cheers
2006-09-24 04:15:32 · 29 answers · asked by gumtree 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Thank you for all your answers, you are all kind and it seems to me after reading 23 different answers that I should take him with me after asking permission of her, which I did and she answered ( a flat NO) although I have asked her nicely and I even said i will pay you some money! She answered NO. That's why I came to Yahoo Answers to see what the public thinks out this matter. He was so thin skinny and miss fed at a point he started losing is hair a lot. So now he is healthy and big that he sleeps all day and night he has grown so well and he feels happy, he looks at me like if he wants to say something to me with his green eyes, he makes me feel crying. I have to do an exchange due to my work based in central London and the guy who is going to come to my place has got a big staff dog and I am afraid that he chases him and bites this poor cat after I have fed him and got him healthy. Now can you think of an answer!
2006-09-24 06:22:39 · update #1
If it were me I would take him with you, by all accounts he is being treated as your cat, I don't think your neighbour seems to be bothered either way. If you are uncertain I would check with a local vet or RSPCA as to where you stand on the matter but.
2006-09-24 04:20:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I know you love the cat. But the cat is your neighbors not yours. Ask your neighbor if you can have the cat! You can ask with finesse. Tell her that you have gotten so attached it will break your heart to leave it. Go as far as to buy it going away gift. Just let her know with tears in your eyes you love her cat. She just might surprise you. Or, she will tell you flat no. In this case it's time to move on and be careful not to allow yourself to get so attached to someones pet other than your own. No matter if you feel they are being treated unfairly or not. The best thing to do for you, the animal and all concerned, If you think there is a form of animal cruelty, call the humane society to check it out. Animal cruelty is against the law.
2006-09-24 04:28:49 · answer #2 · answered by Vida 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is a hard question as you want to to do best for the cat but remember all cats have second homes they are very good at getting two people to feed and look after them. Just because you feel like the better owner you should really ask the other if you could take the cat as she maybe heart-broken if it went. Good luck
2006-09-24 04:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by millie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Snatch the cat!
Kitty has moved in with you and become your cat, whether or not your neighbor knows (or cares.)
Normally I'd never suggest stealing someone else's pet, but in this case it seems clear that kitty is not your neighbor's pet any longer (if he ever really was.)
There are three "people" involved here: you, your neighbor and the cat. Two out of three say take the cat, and the third one might not even care. And the one who's opinion counts the most, the cat, wants to be with you.
You could ask the neighbor, but if she says no, that would open a real can of worms. I think it would be better to just take the cat.
2006-09-24 06:07:01 · answer #4 · answered by Mick 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First, you need to ask your neighbors permission to take the cat with you. Second, an animal that brings mice and such to you or leaves them on doorsteps and such is actually bringing them as a gift for you. It is not a bad thing and even if it grosses you out to have to remove the mice or whatnot, he/she should be pleased that # 1 no mice in the house (live, anyways) and be thankful that the cat is trying to show loyalty.
2006-09-24 04:30:48 · answer #5 · answered by livewire 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cats are fickle but you can not steal the cat. Cats are natural hunters. They are proud of their abilities as hunters too. My cat can hypnotize a bird and actually make it fall out of a tree ao he can kill it. He often brings dead mice or birds home as a "gift". It is his way of earning his keep. If the cat is bringing her dead things then he loves her. He probably loves you too but if you take him and he likes his freedom, that is just the relationship that he has with his owner, then you are kidnapping and assuming that you know what the cat wants. You need to research animal behaviors before you jump to such conclusions.
2006-09-24 04:26:44 · answer #6 · answered by Lynnette G 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hi
ive read all the info you have put on here. are you moving far? does ure neighbor know where you work? r u moving out of the area you live? if i was you id take the cat if you can give a loving home,which sounds like you can. if ure really unsure ring the RSPCA and see where you stand.
just remember if ure neighbour kicks up she could have you done for stealing and can be prosecuted.
good luck and wish you all the best
2006-09-24 09:19:09 · answer #7 · answered by eat_youup 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why don't you just ask you're neighbour? Spice it up a bit, say: you'll never have dead mice again!
Make your neighbour realise it's a good thing you want to take the cat!
2006-09-24 04:20:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anna-Lisa 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
TAKE HIM WITH YOU. if the neighbour isnt lookin after him properly just take him. u cant get prosecuted as the law says u cant own a cat, it owns u, it wouldnt be somewhere it didnt like. she wont know where u have moved to anyway,just take it and give it a good life. i ended up with 2 of my cats after they moved out of their owners houses, keep it.
2006-09-27 01:17:17 · answer #9 · answered by catwoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him for sure. I doubt the owner will miss him much. You know he will be safe and protected with you. She may have her suspicions and any process to get the cat from you would be expensive and time-consuming and I doubt she will seriously consider going to the trouble.
Of course the proper thing to do is tell her you would very much like to take the cat with you as you are very fond of him and like having his company, etc. and see what she says.
I am not always "proper" in what I do and I would just take the cat with me.
2006-09-24 04:32:13 · answer #10 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why don't you phone the rspca and ask there advice. I used to lock our cat flap at night and unlock it early in the morning because my cat used to leave birds and mice outside my bedroom door. But if you are feeding him and looking after him then i would take him.
2006-09-24 04:29:27 · answer #11 · answered by honeybee0_90 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋