Neighbour's cat locked out on the balcony

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Hi everyone,

I'm turning to this forum because I really don't know what to do.

To explain the situation: we live in a second-floor flat and our downstairs neighbours have had a cat for a while now. I used to see him through the window from time to time and he seemed happy. They never let him outside, but some cats are perfectly fine with that.

However, it's now been three days and two nights since they put their cat out on their balcony, which we have a direct view of from our bedroom. He's locked out there without any food or water, no litter tray, and none of his things...

Naturally, he meows most of the night—it's absolutely heartbreaking to hear him crying!!

I'm off work today, and after he spent a second night all alone on the balcony, I went straight down to the neighbours' place this morning and again at lunchtime, but they must be at work. I'm waiting until this evening to try them again, but what do I do if they couldn't care less!! Should I call the RSPCA??

I've thrown some dry food down to him so at least he's eaten a bit, but I don't know how to get water to him. Anyway, I just hope I can have a word with my neighbours and find out why they're acting like this.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

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  • P'titefleur
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    Ah, right... I’d missed the part about the three days... That’s why she needs some proof before getting in touch with an organisation, and she needs to do it quickly, especially as they’ve gone on holiday or moved away for good...
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    P'titefleur, apparently this cat is locked in during the day as well, they don't just chuck him out at night! Are the neighbours even there? They might have moved out for good! And won't ringing their doorbell just make things worse for the poor puss? Like Ange, I think you need to call for some help, especially if it’s been three days and two nights since he’s had anything to eat or drink! Besides, the nights are getting really chilly now...
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    P'titefleur
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    Before you do anything: take some photos of this cat at various times of the day and even at night... and then go and have a word with them.

    It’s possible she's a female cat in heat... and they might be kicking her out at night.

    The RSPCA also has a legal team you can contact.

    I’ve reached out to them before for a similar situation involving a dog.

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    Either way, there’s absolutely no excuse for leaving a cat out on a balcony! Give the RSPCA a call to find out what the procedure is, and don’t hesitate to lay it on a bit thick to get things moving faster.
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    Coco33150
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    Definitely, the best thing to do is have a word with your neighbours first... and see what they have to say.

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