Recently, a kitten that belongs to my neighbor has been coming in to my house and eating my cat's food and falling asleep on my sofa.
I know the kitten belongs to a child so is it unkind to the kid to let this kitten come in my house?
2007-09-14 04:59:48 · 15 answers · asked by Jack 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
They obviously don't care enough about the cat to let it inside once in a while. I wouldn't worry. I just hope your other kitty is getting food! LOL
2007-09-14 05:07:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
Firstly, do you know how old the kitten is? If it's less than 6 months of age, it shouldn't be outside anyway! Which means that the kitten's owners are either clueless, or that the kitten has escaped from the house and they think he/she is lost.
I don't think that it is unkind of you to let the kitten into your home. On the other hand though, the child may be upset if their kitten decides to find a new home at your house... but having said that, this is the risk they have taken if they have consciously let the kitten roam around.
If I were you, I would speak to your neighbours and just explain the situation. Your neighbours may request that you do not feed the kitten. If you do feed the kitten (i.e. she is eating your cat's food), it means that the kitten is less likely to go home on time, because she won't be hungry. This could be stressful for the kitten's owners.
If your neighbours are happy for you to welcome her in to your home and let her eat your cat's food, then you can go ahead! :-)
xx Emmie
2007-09-14 07:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by Sparklepop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uh oh, once kitty's found a new food source, and a rather comfortable one at that, it's likely that he/she won't want to stop.
I'm a bit concerned, you say that this kitten does this regularly and belongs to a kid.
Well, one scenario is that the kid isn't ready for a pet and his parents aren't taking up his slack, and the kitten is hungry. In this case, you're doing the kitten a huge favor. Could be why it sleeps on your couch, it feels safe and secure. Yeah the kid is losing out on a pet, but does he really deserve it?
There's a reason the kitten has turned to you, I think, as long as it isnt a bother to you, that you shouldn't feel guilty about it. Kittens shouldn't be outdoors to begin with.
2007-09-14 05:12:24 · answer #3 · answered by dizzylilsailor 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi no I dont think its unkind as you sort of looking after it too. I once got told that cats have too homes there owners and someone elses. The kitten will still go home probably after its been fed and had a sleep and the owners will be non the wiser unless you tell them. If you dont mind then if its ok with you let it come an go as it pleases.
its ok as long as you dont get too attached to the kitten as when it gets older it might break the habit of coming to yours but it also might not lol
2007-09-14 05:11:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a hard one to answer.
Go to your neighbor's house and explain what is happening. Perhaps the cat isn't being fed or fed enough at its home. Maybe it's being abused physically - either by the child or the adults in the household.
OR . . . the cat is just being opportunistic and taking advantage of a good situation!
Find out what's going on in your neighbor's house with the cat, and then think about making a decision concerning keeping the cat away from your home, or allowing it to continue visiting you.
However, it doesn't seem fair that your cat's food is being consumed by an outsider!
2007-09-14 05:09:10 · answer #5 · answered by Angelica W 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The kitten must be happy visiting you. If it goes home on its own then let it be. I have 2 cats and my next door but one neighbours also have 2 cats and all 4 cats go in and out of both houses as they please. Sometimes I wake up on a night to find all 4 cats on my bed.
2007-09-14 09:09:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is good to know that you "let" your neighbour's child's kitten do this! The kitten feels safe at your house and i am sure the child "is" and would be glad to know this. It is a compliment to you as a person to have an animal want to spend time with you!!
2007-09-14 05:20:36 · answer #7 · answered by gazza 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obviously the kitten doesn't think so. Doesn't sound like the kid knows how to care for a kitten. I wouldn't let it out again, but that is just me :}
2007-09-14 05:07:43 · answer #8 · answered by Deb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No your not being unkind. a cat will not stay were its not happy.some People seem to think cats don't need company during the day. this is probably why the little thing is coming to yours.
If its happy and your happy let it sleep.If it wants to go back to the neighbours I'm sure your not stopping it!
2007-09-14 05:37:19 · answer #9 · answered by redlady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a spray bottle and fill it with water. Wait for the kitten to try to enter and spray once. This will annoy the kitten but not hurt it. You want the kitten to associate getting sprayed with going in to your house. Also you should put it out when you catch it inside and give it a spray. Don't overdo the spraying.
2007-09-14 05:10:39 · answer #10 · answered by Info_Please 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋