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The neighbours claim our beautiful cat simply prefers their quiet abode to our own house and has chosen to move in with them. In fact they have encouraged her to spend time with them by offering her platefuls of fresh cream, delicious snacks and loads of affection every time she enters their house. We call for her a couple of times a day but she won't budge - she just sits on the neighbour's balcony.

We desperately want to get her back. We think the neighbours have stepped over the line here and have basically stolen her in quite an underhand and devious manner. What to do?

2007-07-09 10:34:21 · 16 answers · asked by Myles 2 in Pets Cats

16 answers

Buy a litter box, and keep her in your house for a few weeks.
Feed her well and keep fresh water. You might also buy a pet mouse and let it run free and she will be amused and never want to leave till she catches it.

2007-07-09 10:39:11 · answer #1 · answered by Cintia 3 · 3 3

If I were you I would go over there with any proof of purchase and offer to sell it to them and add the interest of how long you have had the cat, plus any vet bills, and see if they still want it. I would'nt brive the cat back, just because it is very unhealthy, and besides why should he have all the fun. If the neightbors still continue this stupid behavior then get the authorities involve, and move because if you make the cat stay in the house after the cat is use to having its freedom it will be very misearble not to mention it willk hold a grubge against you. Good Luck!!

2007-07-09 11:59:32 · answer #2 · answered by thaniag 1 · 0 1

Your cat will want to be by you if the environment changes to make her happy -- right now she's using the place she likes the best. A change of food, something she likes, that'll go a long way.

Your neighbors need to know she's yours, you do the vet trips for her, she needs to come home. Going over with a cat carrier to get her isn't out of line, but don't yell at them, they're only offering her affection, which she's responding to very strongly.

If they wish to buy her, that's another thing, but you're the owner. You do need to keep her indoors so this doesn't happen, so she's not exposed to cars, dangerous dogs/coyotes/hawks/poison/fleas/FIV and feline leukemia--she needs to be an indoor cat really, 100% of the time unless you can be out with her on leash.

Don't argue with the neighbors, just explain you need to get your cat back home, you're the ones responsible for her.

2007-07-09 12:43:15 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 2 2

People are quite unbelievable. Well you're going to have to fight fire with fire. Do you think she will respond to a can of tuna? if so, once you get her, just do the same thing.. only better! Give her what ever she fancies the most! and if that doesnt work then call the bloody cops and say that they've stolen your cat! lol. I would. Oh, i hope you get her back. Good Luck!

2007-07-09 10:46:59 · answer #4 · answered by Donotanswer 3 · 0 2

This proves that cats are definitely "finicky" (smile). If I were you, I'd be neighborly and nice however, I'd get my cat. Since you now know what your cat 'requires' to be faithful, start doing the same and some. Obviously, you are slipping in the "loving-and-care" department and your cat realizes it.

Advise your neighbors that you would prefer that they stop helping your cat with "alienation of affection" and allow you to rebuild your relationship with her.

Then keep your cat inside your house!

2007-07-09 10:47:02 · answer #5 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 1 1

Call them and tell them you are coming to get your cat and that's that, then just head over there and pick up the cat; how hard is that? How long have you had the cat? If you have had the cat for any length of time, you are in the right. Tell the neighbors if they want a cat, get one of their own from the local animal shelter.

2007-07-09 10:40:06 · answer #6 · answered by nolajazzyguide 4 · 5 2

I know this answer won't be liked, but I think you should go talk to them about the cat. if the cat is happy, offer to give them the cat which they obviously love. The pedigree shouldn't matter as long as they will love and take good care of the cat.

Animals choose who they want to be with when we don't cage them and treat them as belongings instead of living things.

2007-07-09 10:56:47 · answer #7 · answered by K B 2 · 1 2

give your cat what neighbours give to your cat. so go get buy some snacks and show a lot of affection to your cat. and you can say nicely to your neighbours about the thing.

2007-07-09 10:38:45 · answer #8 · answered by . 3 · 2 2

Your pet is supposed to be kept on your property. You need to go over to their house and take the cat and you need to make sure you keep her on your own property.

The only reason I say this is because a cat hangs around my house. It begs for food and hollers at night outside my window. I inform my neighbors but the next day he is still there bothering me and digging holes in my yard.

The point is whether your pet is welcome at a neighbor's or not, it shouldn't be there in the first place. It is your responsibility to keep it on your property. If you had in the beginning, you wouldn't be in this predicament now.

2007-07-09 11:32:03 · answer #9 · answered by Kris W 3 · 1 3

I would suggest that you take your cat home and keep her in the house. Outdoor cats have a much shorter life span than indoor cats. Of course, you might try giving her treats and attention too.

2007-07-09 10:54:05 · answer #10 · answered by bethie_biker 3 · 4 3

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