So, for a few months now, on my way home from classes, I've been playing with my neighbour's cat in the street for a few minutes. Except for the last four weeks, her ladyship has well and truly moved herself in... And she really refuses to leave; I've already put her out "by force" four or five times, but she always finds a way to get back in. I'm very fond of her, but I'm starting to have some serious trouble with the neighbour, who is threatening to call the police... I'm honestly at my wits' end with her ringing my doorbell at all hours of the day and night to accuse me of stealing her cat and calling me every name under the sun... I've already asked around, but nobody knows how to make her leave, so I'm turning to you. If you have any advice, I'd love to hear it :)
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When you say the cat comes over to yours, do you mean inside the house? Or just into the garden?
Personally, if it’s only the garden, the police will probably laugh in her face, as it’s just a case of the cat wandering.
If he’s actually coming inside, then you must be letting him in (given the temperature, I doubt you’re leaving the doors or windows wide open all day). And if he nips in while the windows are open to air the place out, for example, you just need to pop him back outside.
Your neighbour sounds like she’s lost the plot!! ^^
Sorry, but a cat that's allowed outside is going to visit other people whether they're happy at home or not... my Sushi is very happy with us, but she's often over at the neighbour's because she's very close to her as well... that doesn't mean my cat isn't happy at home... but your neighbour's reaction is completely ridiculous! Like others have said, if she doesn't like it, she should keep her cat indoors!
No, no, the cat is definitely microchipped. I’m just going to file a report with the police. If she doesn’t want to settle this amicably, I don’t see why I should bother.. :)
My neighbour’s cat comes over to mine, and there’s absolutely no issue between me and the neighbours... She’s in the wrong if she isn’t microchipped (tattoos are no longer enough in the eyes of the law) and given that she’s wandering off-property.
Yesss :)
Well, that’s what I’m going to do since she doesn’t seem to want to leave me alone and the cat… well, he doesn’t seem to want to leave either.
Same here, especially since a cat that’s happy at home doesn’t usually go and live with other people, but oh well, she’s decided to be daft apparently.
So cute :-)
Well, like I’ve already said (especially since she doesn’t seem to want to listen), I’d suggest logging a report for harassment with the police, and reminding your neighbour about the law regarding roaming pets too.
People really get on my nerves; they do nothing to keep their cats in and then come crying about it afterwards...
Well, I still haven't sorted out my problem, and it looks like the neighbour was quicker off the mark than me, as she’s told me (about 30 times now!) that she’s reported me to the police for theft... But I still wanted to share some photos of the adorable little fluffball who’s decided to move in with me :3
Personally, if a cat comes into MY home, I’d have no qualms about stroking it if it wants. I’d have nothing to feel guilty about; an outdoor cat goes wherever it fancies. If it wants to visit you, it’s going to. If your neighbour isn’t happy, she’s only got two options: keep it indoors or build a secure outdoor run. She won’t do that? Well, tough luck for her! She’s got no business harassing you while her cat is out roaming around. ;-)
