Claws! The mother, who is furious at a neighbor who keeps letting her cat into her house, shares the sentiment, with some claiming it is “stealing” and others claiming cats “choose where they want to live”.
- British woman asks Mumsnet if neighbors stole her cat
- She explained that the cat had started staying at their house, not hers.
- She said that her pet actually prefers to stay in the neighborhood rather than in her own house.
- Other users were torn on whether the neighbors were wrong or not
A British woman has divided opinion online after accusing her neighbors of stealing her cat after the pet began to spend the night at their house regularly.
An unnamed Brit took to Mumsnet to explain that her cat had started hanging out at the house next door and the neighbors dutifully let her in.
However, the mother said that she was upset when she realized that the cat actually prefers to spend time in another house, leaving her children upset.
But some netizens were shocked by her rants online, saying she was “unfair” by forbidding an animal from staying at her house every night.
Briton divided opinion online after accusing her neighbors of stealing her cat – after the pet became a regular stay at their home (pictured, stock image)
Explaining the situation, the woman wrote: “Yes, I know that cats are independent, go where they want, have no attachments, etc.
“But the family that lives next to me let my cat into their house every day. I see him through their windows.
“I understand how difficult it is to avoid this in the warm season. But they clearly let him in.
The anonymous mother continued, “I spoke to them—at least three times—the last time I specifically asked them (politely) not to open the door for him.
An anonymous woman explained that her children were upset to learn that the cat prefers the neighbors’ house.
“My kids are upset because the cat is almost full and has to be lured into our food! Neighbors said they didn’t feed him.
She ended her post by asking, “Am I unreasonable to feel offended by this, and should I go (again) and ask them to ignore my cat?”
“Or am I dear (and at least they are kind to him)?”
Some commentators were outraged that someone would let a pet into their house, and agreed that this was theft.
Some commentators felt that the owner of the cat is too protective of an animal that does not want to be in her house.
One person said: “So sick of hearing about people just luring local cats into their homes and not letting them out/feeding them like they are their own. Be sure to go back and tell them not to let them into their house again.”
Another agreed, saying, “It absolutely pisses me off. Especially since they are likely to feed the cat – this is the main reason why cats move to other houses.
A third person suggested taking steps to keep a cat on your property: “Honestly, I would like to protect the garden from cats in order to keep a cat on your property. They are unintelligent in the highest degree, but they obviously don’t notice it.”
Others, however, found it strange to try to put limits on the fiercely independent animal and suggested that it was not happy in the owners’ home.
One person said, “I think you are acting a little strange. Cats go where they like. If they don’t feed it, they don’t try to steal it.
“He seems to prefer it there because he doesn’t get along with your other cat, not with everything they do.”
Meanwhile, another agreed: “Cats choose where they want to live. If a cat really wanted to be with you, she would come home without being bribed with food.”
The third person thought the same thing, saying, “Do your kids always want to play/annoy the cat?” Maybe he needs some time away? I would like my cat to have a second home.”