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to think my neighbour is being incredibly unreasonable about our cat?

197 replies

Objection · 17/03/2014 18:27

We've recently moved into a very tiny village, two doors down from my in - laws. (moved in December)
We have a dog and a cat. (no kids)
FIL said the other day that my cat was pissing off their neighbour.
Apparently neighbour is absolutely furious and the cat is causing all kinds of hell.
What hell, you ask?
Well, she sunbathes on his dustbin and sits up when he comes out in the morning to stare at him getting into his car.
Apparently the ragey shouting we hear most mornings is him screaming at the cat, who just looks at him whilst he does so.
FIL, I think, expected me to do something about the cat's "rudeness".

AIBU to think this is actually quite funny and neighbour is a little unhinged?

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Oakmaiden · 17/03/2014 18:29

Remind him that a cat may look at a king.

Or something.

No - you are definitely not being unreasonable, if all your cat is doing is looking. But I bet that is not all it is doing. I bet it is silently JUDGING your neighbour, as well...

Pedantichag · 17/03/2014 18:30

I can just imagine your cats expression Wink

pyjamaramadrama · 17/03/2014 18:30

Oh this has really cheered me up.

Your cat sounds adorable.

Binkyridesagain · 17/03/2014 18:31

Does the cat lick her fanjo whilst winking at the neighbour?

pussycatdoll · 17/03/2014 18:31

I bet your cat is shitting all over his lawn

or if it isn't some other cat is and he thinks it's yours

DramaAlpaca · 17/03/2014 18:32

I'm sure your cat knows perfectly well that the neighbour doesn't like cats & is going all out to annoy him by looking at him.

Cats always know Grin

Onesleeptillwembley · 17/03/2014 18:33

Aw ffs. Typical pfc behaviour. Teach your fucking cat some manners. Grin

KiwiBanana · 17/03/2014 18:33

Yabvu and so is your cat. If i were your neighbour is be calling the police ASAP!

mrsjay · 17/03/2014 18:34

oh your cat should show the man his butt means he lieks him even more stupid man

Objection · 17/03/2014 18:34

Nope, no shitting on his lawn - I asked!

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crazynanna · 17/03/2014 18:35

You know your cat is saying to himself, whilst watching your shouty-purple-with-rage neighbour:

"What a fucking arsehole...who is he shouting at?"

Grin
Objection · 17/03/2014 18:35

(the neighbour not the cat, no point asking her - she's a compulsive liar)

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DameEdnasBridesmaid · 17/03/2014 18:36

I don't like cats, hate them but even I could handle a cat looking at me.

I think cats do look at me funny-like because they know I don't like them. Fair enough.

vestandknickers · 17/03/2014 18:36

That's hilarious.

Can you get your cat a little T shirt with the neighbour's face on it for her to wear?

Your cat sounds brilliant. Grin

crazynanna · 17/03/2014 18:36

(the neighbour not the cat, no point asking her - she's a compulsive liar)

...And a rude,stary bitch Wink

Famzilla · 17/03/2014 18:37

Hahaha. Your cat sounds brilliant. I wish our neighbours 5 cats (yes, 5) would do something cute like that instead of using my tiny garden as their litter tray.

Objection · 17/03/2014 18:38

I am tempted to draw raised eyebrows on her to increase the judginess of her look.

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Mothergothel99 · 17/03/2014 18:39

Your cat knows! My dog makes a beeline for every dog hating person he meets.

Tell him you'll have a word with said cat.

crazynanna · 17/03/2014 18:41

Like this? Does she stare like this?

to think my neighbour is being incredibly unreasonable about our cat?
SmashleyHop · 17/03/2014 18:42

Sorry this thread made me think of this..

to think my neighbour is being incredibly unreasonable about our cat?
cozietoesie · 17/03/2014 18:45

Well I can quite understand his position. That cat should be inside getting ready for school! Be prepared for the report to Social Services.

Objection · 17/03/2014 18:45

I didn't know we could get photos on AIBU now!!!

And she does suffer a little from RBF (resting bitch face]

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OurMiracle1106 · 17/03/2014 18:46

Personally I would stroke the cat as I walked past it n say morning kitty (or tabby or similar) and think no more of it. I once woke having left ny back door open to a white cat laying on me. She used to come in a far bit after that. Was nice to have a cat about but I grew up with animals so doesn't bother me

parakeet · 17/03/2014 18:47

But, from what you say, it's not just the neighbour, it's also your FIL who is unhinged, no?

What did you say to your FIL when you heard about your cat's "rudeness"

Optimist1 · 17/03/2014 18:47

You need to have a very stern word with your wayward cat, OP!