I hate my neighbors because they don't take good care of their cat. I give it food when they let it out of the house but when it goes back sometimes they keep it locked up in there for a week! I want to cat nap it but I can't do it when they are there. Any suggestions?
2007-06-02 03:39:45 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
They don't feed their cat. One day it came over to my house covered in blood. I had to take it to the vet. Whenever I take their cat back over to them, they just throw him in the house (literally!) and don't even thank me. I hate them.
2007-06-02 03:45:33 · update #1
The cat is not being abused by not going out side! Cats as pets should never be put outside anyway, they are house pets! If they have a clean litter box, fresh food and water, and the love and affection of their owners, they are just fine and can live long happy lives. Taking their cat is stealing. If you are really concerned about how they are treating it call the ASPCA or humane society and report suspected animal cruelty, you an do it anonymously.
2007-06-02 03:46:25 · answer #1 · answered by HLBellevino 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋
If you really suspect that the cat is being mistreated or neglected, you can call your local animal control or human society to look into it. But stealing the cat is not going to help the situation. You would be legally liable and if you were caught, you could get in serious trouble and the cat would probably end up with your neighbors again. Keeping a cat indoors is not cruelty, so make sure you know it the situation really calls for getting the authorities involved.
Having read your additional info, it sounds like there may be cause to get the authorities involved. It may help your case if you show them any paperwork you have from taking the cat to the vet as that seems like the clearest sign of abuse or neglect on their part. Stealing the cat is still not really an option, as it may get you in trouble and land the cat right back with your neighbors, who do legally own him.
2007-06-02 03:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by Demon 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Although taking the cat sounds easier, it really isn't. If the neighbors get wind that you took their cat, legal actions could follow. Definately NOT easier!! Start a conversation about pets in general. Commenting that you are looking for a great cat like the one they have. Talk about how their cat is so friendly and loving and keep saying over and over that you want a cat like theirs. Where did they get the cat? etc. If the cat is a bother to them, perhaps they will give you their cat. You can also be direct and ask them for the cat. But do it in a sly way so that they cannot say no. You can also call the ASPCA as others suggested. But this could result in retaliation from your neighbor.
2007-06-02 04:04:33 · answer #3 · answered by Floridian28 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't, it would be stealing. Your neighbors might not see you stealing their cat, but they sure would notice it if their cat went missing and they would for sure see it in your yard and house.
Why don't you ask them if they want to get rid of their cat and that you won't mind taking it from them. And if they say no, you can also ask them if you can cat-sit for them when they are at work or away. Maybe they will even pay you, should cover the food costs. Tell them that when their cat is hungry when it comes to your doorstep and you feed it all the time. Don't let them feel guilty, or else you will never get their cat. If nothing happens let it go, and get your own cat. If after all this you still notice abuse and neglect, then you can always call the human society, they will intervene and help out.
Good Luck.
2007-06-02 03:50:39 · answer #4 · answered by Mari-Mari 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I understand hating your neighbors for not taking care of their animals, but that is not the answer. My neighbors have this beautiful Rottweiler, he is such a gorgeous dog and seems very well behaved. The people don't have a fence, their lot is the same size as ours, 1/2 an acre total. PLENTY of room for a dog that big, but they have lived there for 2 years and still haven't put up a fence (a cheap farm style one only cost us about $200 for ours). But they keep him cooped up in there all day and only let him out to relieve himself, they NEVER walk him!! I have wanted to take him so many times, but there's nothing I can do because there is no obvious sings of abuse or neglect to report. Do what you can for the cat if it comes over as far as food and first aid, but you can't change a bad owner or steal their cat. It sucks when people don't honor animals, but all you can do is honor your own.
2007-06-02 09:19:17 · answer #5 · answered by ~jeweler babe~ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
3 things
1. Don't steal ANYTHING. It's a bad idea.
2. Are you sure that they don't feed this cat? Make sure that it is being mistreated. If you are completely sure it's being abused continue to the last step.
3. Call your local animal control or animal shelter. Say you think your neighbors might be abusing their cat. Give them some examples and a picture if you have one, perhaps contact the vet you took it too, see if he (or she) has a picture of the cat covered in blood. Give animal control your neighbors address and ask them to come over and investigate. If that cat is being abused, it deserves to be saved.
2007-06-02 04:03:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to call the animal cops if there's a unit like that in your area; if not, call the police , and report the abuse to them; then call the ASPCA, and report it to them. Believe it, or not, if you were to take that cat to a vet without the owner's permission, a lot of vet won't treat the animal without the owner's written consent, and you know you're not going to get that. I hate to advise anyone to do anything deceitful, but just take the cat to your vet, tell him you found the cat, and go from there. Then keep that precious animal indoors away from those horrible people. Your good deed will not go unoticed by your Maker, and what those oxygen thieves next door to you will not go unoticed by HIim, either. Good luck to you.
2007-06-02 04:01:09 · answer #7 · answered by Dielorilei 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't have any help for you, but I do know what you are saying! I live in an area that this happens a lot with dogs. They will show up at my house or my parents and want pats and attention. I would love to keep them, but alas they have to go home, because it is the moral thing to do, no matter how hard it is. If the cat is truely abused maybe you can contact your local spca, shelter or animal control officer. They might be able to help you out.
2007-06-02 03:46:13 · answer #8 · answered by Megs 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
You heart is definitely in the right place, but I don't recommend stealing (or cat-napping) the cat. You could get into trouble for theft, trespassing, or even burglary.
It would appear that you're somewhere in the USA--I can tell by your spelling. You should probably contact your local Animal Welfare department; if you can't easily locate them, check with the cops. They'll know. (BTW, don't dial 9-1-1 about this! Call the police station's main desk instead)
You'll probably be able to report the neighbors "cat abuse" anonymously.
2007-06-02 03:48:43 · answer #9 · answered by What the Deuce?! 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Before you steal the cat you should actually make sure they don't treat their cat right. If you notice that the cat is very thin and always looking for food then just call the humane society and feed it. But if you want the cat i would just talk to th neighbour's about it and ask them for a cheap price. I hope you figure out
2007-06-02 03:47:06 · answer #10 · answered by Peggy M 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋