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i bet the cat likes that guy
or at least likes to hang out there for a spell
if he was treating the cat poorly
it would stop going there to visit
being an "outside" cat
the cat is its own master
at least that is how the cat views it
so as long as the cat lives outside
it also lives outside of your powers
there is not much you can or should do
to try and break the social contract the cat has with others
I would see such a situation as a win-win. The cat is happy, the neighbor is happy, and being an unselfish person, I would be happy. Let's share the kitty-cat love if possible.Just my 2 cents...
The cat doesn't belong to you. Cats are not dogs, dogs are pack animals. Cats are not. They can live with a group, or without. They do well either way.
"Your" cat prefers your neighbor over you. It could be for numerous reasons - who knows.
And it would come in real handy if the OP had to go out of town for a couple of weeks.
What should you do next? Go have another neighbor kick you in the ass as hard as he can for your gross irresponsibility. You don't love animals. You hate animals.
why is that? She is fixed, fed, has shelter etc.. She cannot come in for reasons already said. She is an outdoor cat and has been fine for years.
How do you claim ownership when you obviously don't control the cat?
Had a neighbor like that. Outdoor cat only, constantly crapping behind my bushes, driving my dog crazy.
Dear lord, you're lucky the cats still alive!
What should you do next? Go have another neighbor kick you in the ass as hard as he can for your gross irresponsibility. You don't love animals. You hate animals.
why is that? She is fixed, fed, has shelter etc.. She cannot come in for reasons already said. She is an outdoor cat and has been fine for years.
How do you claim ownership when you obviously don't control the cat?
Had a neighbor like that. Outdoor cat only, constantly crapping behind my bushes, driving my dog crazy.
Dear lord, you're lucky the cats still alive!
they are my children so to speak, so damn right I claim ownership. I have the time, love and vet bills to prove it. Both her and her sister were given to me by my dying neighbor.
This is not what the OP's neighbor is doing. The OP's neighbor is feeding the cats, keeping them over night and has even set up a litter box for them. And, the OP asked him not to take them in; the neighbor said he wouldn't, and then the did it anyway. If your neighbor asked you not to take the dog inside, would you do it anyway?My neighbor has a border collie that comes over frequently. He likes it here, even spent his evenings lounging on my porch last winter instead of his own home. He'll also come in the house if I happen to open the door and play with the cat. He's just happy-go-lucky that way, it's his temperament. And neither I nor my neighbor have a problem with that.
Now I don't go out and actively bring him in, or feed him while he's here or keep him overnight or anything like that, because that's his owner's domain. But I'll feel free to entertain him, toss a fetch ball, let him walk with me through the woods, etc. ... because it's what he wants to do and it makes him happy. He's an "outdoor" dog and he likes to roam. As long as the animal's not doing harm or getting into harm I believe in letting a creature follow its nature.
The neighbor doesn't want the cats. He doesn't want any cats. The OP asked him. The neighbor doesn't want to take responsibility for any cats. The OP has had these cats for 3 years as outdoor cats. No one in the neighborhood has had a problem with it. It is beyond understanding why you people are being so harsh.Neighbor needs to call animal control and have them take the stray cats so he can get posession of them. 6 adult animals in a home with one man? That's also likely against local ordinances.
Exactly.My next door neighbor's cat runs inside of our house if we leave the back door open. He has no boundaries. Maybe Mindy is running into Mike's house, too.
This is fine when it is mutual agreement, and you are gone a lot. But this is in no way the same situation.I actually not only find my cat in somebody else's home, I bring him there at the friend's request. She doesn't have a cat but she's all for having mine staying for a few days and hunting rodents. He got some too.
I call the process a "cat scan".
So my question is What should I do next?
Your cat needs to be shot with an arrow.
So my question is What should I do next?
Nothing. Be grateful you have a neighbor who is looking out for your pet. Mindy wants to go inside the house because she is cold. Obviously the shelter you provide isn't good enough. She likes the warmth, so maybe treat her like your other four cats, instead of making her stay outside like the odd one out?
Because Mindy knows that the other cats are allowed inside, and she is feeling that she is entitled to be inside a house, too. So treat her like one of the family.
Your cat needs to be shot with an arrow.
Do that and you'd fucking regret it.
Not when they make no sense.You are not familiar with analogies apparently.I am confused. Why would I be leaving my kids out on the street to be offered toys by some rich dude?
All cats should be outdoor cats.
Outdoor cats are happier.
You never see cats outside the window whining to get in; it is always the other way around.
I am confused. Why would I be leaving my kids out on the street to be offered toys by some rich dude?
I rarely agree with you but spot on. He should be making every effort to keep his cats in his own yard. Once they start bothering the neighbors, the neighbors are pretty much free to do as they please.
So my question is What should I do next?
Nothing. Be grateful you have a neighbor who is looking out for your pet. Mindy wants to go inside the house because she is cold. Obviously the shelter you provide isn't good enough. She likes the warmth, so maybe treat her like your other four cats, instead of making her stay outside like the odd one out?
Because Mindy knows that the other cats are allowed inside, and she is feeling that she is entitled to be inside a house, too. So treat her like one of the family.
odd..it was much colder last winter and she was fine with her shelter. Her twin sister is just fine outside as well as several other neighborhood cats. Is he going to pay her vet bills? nope. He said he doesn't want any cats.
i bet the cat likes that guy
or at least likes to hang out there for a spell
if he was treating the cat poorly
it would stop going there to visit
being an "outside" cat
the cat is its own master
at least that is how the cat views it
so as long as the cat lives outside
it also lives outside of your powers
there is not much you can or should do
to try and break the social contract the cat has with others
The cat was given to me (and her sister) by a dying man. She has been well taken care of for 6 years (vet bills to prove it), LOTS of love and attention, so I'm almost sure I'm not the reason. Her twin sister is just fine also outside as Mindy was until he took her in for 4 days last week- THAT is the issue.
Your cat needs to be shot with an arrow.
Do that and you'd fucking regret it.
Your cat needs to be shot with an arrow.
Do that and you'd fucking regret it.
This should be mindblowing.. What will you do to me if I do it? Want to take this to the bullring?
