PROBLEM WITH NEIGHBOR

I want to know whether a cat being left alone and kept in (she is
surely asking to go out) is likely to be psychologically or
physically (in health) harmed or suffering through this, and am I
right in thinking the RSPCA would practically laugh at my concerns

Here in Los Angeles, California it is illegal to leave a pet alone for over 13
hours. I think that is the number but am not sure. The RSPCA would laugh at
your concerns. It is safer for them to be indoors instead of outdoors. Maybe
you can give the guy some old cat toys that your cats don't use anymore?

To: "Mary"

If you react so psychotically to newsgroup posts then you evidently react
psychotically to events in the physical world as well. Have you been warned
that this type of reaction would occur when you stopped taking medication?

To: "Mary"

If you react so psychotically to newsgroup posts then you evidently react
psychotically to events in the physical world as well. Have you been warned
that this type of reaction would occur when you stopped taking medication?

I want to know whether a cat being left alone and kept in (she is
surely asking to go out) is likely to be psychologically or
physically (in health) harmed or suffering through this, and am I
right in thinking the RSPCA would practically laugh at my concerns, as
they seem to be so stretched in resources this would barely figure in
their priorities. I also remain concerned that the owner in question
(who previously kept an alsation who for years he never took for a
walk) could now ensure that any further ill health that the cat
suffers will not come to my attention, and will not be treated.

A difficult situation. Can someone give an opinion please

Try to keep on good terms with the neighbor--you'll be able to get further with
him. Are you home during the day? How about you tell him how you enjoy the
cat's company, and ask if she can spend the day with you? Think he'd go for it?
The sad fact is, unless the cat is being abused as defined by the law, and it
sounds like she isn't, there's nothing you can do really. Except try to
cultivate a friendly relationship with the neighbor, and worm your way into
getting his trust enough to help that cat. Good luck.

Sherry

I want to know whether a cat being left alone and kept in (she is
surely asking to go out) is likely to be psychologically or
physically (in health) harmed or suffering through this, and am I
right in thinking the RSPCA would practically laugh at my concerns, as
they seem to be so stretched in resources this would barely figure in
their priorities. I also remain concerned that the owner in question
(who previously kept an alsation who for years he never took for a
walk) could now ensure that any further ill health that the cat
suffers will not come to my attention, and will not be treated.

A difficult situation. Can someone give an opinion please

Try to keep on good terms with the neighbor--you'll be able to get further with
him. Are you home during the day? How about you tell him how you enjoy the
cat's company, and ask if she can spend the day with you? Think he'd go for it?
The sad fact is, unless the cat is being abused as defined by the law, and it
sounds like she isn't, there's nothing you can do really. Except try to
cultivate a friendly relationship with the neighbor, and worm your way into
getting his trust enough to help that cat. Good luck.

Sherry

"Luvskats00" wrote in message
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To: "Mary"

If you react so psychotically to newsgroup posts then you evidently react
psychotically to events in the physical world as well. Have you been warned
that this type of reaction would occur when you stopped taking medication?

Heh. You're a regular one-trick pony, aren't you? Don't you have anything
better than mental illness/medication lames, ya twit? Huh, YA TWIT, HUH? lol

"Luvskats00" wrote in message
...
To: "Mary"

If you react so psychotically to newsgroup posts then you evidently react
psychotically to events in the physical world as well. Have you been warned
that this type of reaction would occur when you stopped taking medication?

Heh. You're a regular one-trick pony, aren't you? Don't you have anything
better than mental illness/medication lames, ya twit? Huh, YA TWIT, HUH? lol

I really dont get it, it's his cat. People leave their pets alone all the
time when they go to work, it's not mean or uncommon. I understand
you have an attachment to his cat, so really I'd think the only
thing you could do would be to try to convince him to sell or
give the cat to you, but until then, it doesn't sound like he's doing
anything wrong (with the exception of dealing with the flea
problem, it was nice of you to take care of that for the kitty).

"Andrew Brown" wrote in message
om...
My neighbors cat has been coming to visit me for 5 years. Recently
she had a bad case of untreated fleas and flea allergy that was
resolved only when, eventually, he agreed to my taking her to the
vets. Since then (except for the first day afterwards) he has not
allowed her out. He is out for 8 hours a day (except weekends) and
she has no cat or human company during that time if she is detained in
his flat. Previously she spent most of each day outside or in with
me. He has no cat flap and her only way of gaining access to the
outside was by asking. There is plenty of greenspace and trees
surrounding these houses for her to play, and the road is a housing
estate one, not a major road. He told me (before I took her to the
vet, that if she whines at the door he "shouts at her" and then she
scurries away


He appears to resent the fact that I took her to the vet, despite
superficially being appreciative. Somehow he was forced into it by my
persistance. His excuses for not taking her himself were fear of vets
through past bad experiences, and fear of the potential costs) also
common, but neither justify substanstial delay or inaction, and if it
such a problem then either pet insurance or not keeping an animal at
all, would be a moral imperative surely.

I want to know whether a cat being left alone and kept in (she is
surely asking to go out) is likely to be psychologically or
physically (in health) harmed or suffering through this, and am I
right in thinking the RSPCA would practically laugh at my concerns, as
they seem to be so stretched in resources this would barely figure in
their priorities. I also remain concerned that the owner in question
(who previously kept an alsation who for years he never took for a
walk) could now ensure that any further ill health that the cat
suffers will not come to my attention, and will not be treated.

A difficult situation. Can someone give an opinion please

I really dont get it, it's his cat. People leave their pets alone all the
time when they go to work, it's not mean or uncommon. I understand
you have an attachment to his cat, so really I'd think the only
thing you could do would be to try to convince him to sell or
give the cat to you, but until then, it doesn't sound like he's doing
anything wrong (with the exception of dealing with the flea
problem, it was nice of you to take care of that for the kitty).

"Andrew Brown" wrote in message
om...
My neighbors cat has been coming to visit me for 5 years. Recently
she had a bad case of untreated fleas and flea allergy that was
resolved only when, eventually, he agreed to my taking her to the
vets. Since then (except for the first day afterwards) he has not
allowed her out. He is out for 8 hours a day (except weekends) and
she has no cat or human company during that time if she is detained in
his flat. Previously she spent most of each day outside or in with
me. He has no cat flap and her only way of gaining access to the
outside was by asking. There is plenty of greenspace and trees
surrounding these houses for her to play, and the road is a housing
estate one, not a major road. He told me (before I took her to the
vet, that if she whines at the door he "shouts at her" and then she
scurries away


He appears to resent the fact that I took her to the vet, despite
superficially being appreciative. Somehow he was forced into it by my
persistance. His excuses for not taking her himself were fear of vets
through past bad experiences, and fear of the potential costs) also
common, but neither justify substanstial delay or inaction, and if it
such a problem then either pet insurance or not keeping an animal at
all, would be a moral imperative surely.

I want to know whether a cat being left alone and kept in (she is
surely asking to go out) is likely to be psychologically or
physically (in health) harmed or suffering through this, and am I
right in thinking the RSPCA would practically laugh at my concerns, as
they seem to be so stretched in resources this would barely figure in
their priorities. I also remain concerned that the owner in question
(who previously kept an alsation who for years he never took for a
walk) could now ensure that any further ill health that the cat
suffers will not come to my attention, and will not be treated.

A difficult situation. Can someone give an opinion please

drools
You're a regular one-trick pony, aren't you?

1) You need to stick your nose in the exchange that has nothing to do with
you.
2) The rants I was responding to were the same..So, I responded in the same
way.