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Should I continue to feed an 'abandoned cat'?

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user1471867483 · 13/06/2026 22:19

My neighbours recently moved out two weeks ago, leaving behind one of their two cats. The abandoned cat has been seeking shelter in my back garden since they left, and the property owners have closed off the cat flap. Despite not having a forwarding address for the owners, I have been caring for the cat by feeding and watering him these past two weeks. When I contacted the letting agent to express my concerns about the cat's welfare, the owner messaged me asking not to feed the cat and that he would collect him when convenient. However, the cat is still without a home, without food except from me, the cat still hasn't been collected and is solely reliant on me for food. I feel torn and unsure about what to do next. Should I continue caring for the cat (because without my care he wouldn't eat), or should I wait for the owner to make arrangements? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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user1471867483 · 15/06/2026 08:14

OneThreadOnlybyN · 15/06/2026 08:04

Oh. I hope he looks after him ok. Presumably he dud before he moved?? Do you know how far he's moved? The cat might come back...

bastard not even letting you know he collected him, thankfully you saw him so you know he hasn't just gone missing x

He's staying with in-laws 0.4 miles away (a couple of roads down in other words!)

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AgnesX · 15/06/2026 08:18

OneThreadOnlybyN · 15/06/2026 08:05

Try reading the OP's posts.

Who rattled your cage.

I missed the update text so shoot me 🙄

AgnesX · 15/06/2026 08:20

Trumptontown · 15/06/2026 08:07

And please don’t ever advertise a pet on Nextdoor

I don't know much about Nextdoor beyond people that are always posting about lost cats so I assumed (naively maybe) that's it would be ok.

Trumptontown · 15/06/2026 08:28

AgnesX · 15/06/2026 08:20

I don't know much about Nextdoor beyond people that are always posting about lost cats so I assumed (naively maybe) that's it would be ok.

Edited

Apols if I sounded rude, it’s just people will use animals offered for things like dog baiting 💐

Gardenisablooming · 15/06/2026 09:46

If it comes back to the prefered owner - IE you - can you make a make shift box bed under a bush with an item of yours? If it starts to smell of you then maybe your dcat wil learn to love it!!

OneThreadOnlybyN · 15/06/2026 16:49

AgnesX · 15/06/2026 08:18

Who rattled your cage.

I missed the update text so shoot me 🙄

You

OneThreadOnlybyN · 15/06/2026 16:52

user1471867483 · 15/06/2026 08:14

He's staying with in-laws 0.4 miles away (a couple of roads down in other words!)

Oooh he might be back then?

if he is I'd feed him well & make him very welcome!!

cat? What cat??

user1471867483 · 19/06/2026 20:26

The cat's back! He was taken by his owner last weekend, but made his way back to my place last night! He mustn't have been happy where he was taken to 🤷

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user1471867483 · 19/06/2026 20:36

Bless him, he head-butted my hand for the first time too tonight and let me stroke him 😢😍

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OneThreadOnlybyN · 20/06/2026 09:57

user1471867483 · 19/06/2026 20:36

Bless him, he head-butted my hand for the first time too tonight and let me stroke him 😢😍

Well that's brilliant news!!

feed, fuss, deny!
🥰🥰

Trumptontown · 20/06/2026 11:02

user1471867483 · 19/06/2026 20:36

Bless him, he head-butted my hand for the first time too tonight and let me stroke him 😢😍

He’s your kitty now!

user1471867483 · 02/07/2026 00:06

Can you believe this poor cat has returned to my garden three times now after his owner came to collect him? I texted him to say his cat's back and still he insists I don't feed him 🤔. Like, how can I not? The poor cat's unhappy. He's starved of affection and love too. How can the prick of an owner be like this?

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OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 02/07/2026 00:11

Keep feeding him.
The cat has chosen you...

Your cat will eventually tolerate him.

are they both neutered ?

OneThreadOnlybyN · 02/07/2026 00:16

user1471867483 · 02/07/2026 00:06

Can you believe this poor cat has returned to my garden three times now after his owner came to collect him? I texted him to say his cat's back and still he insists I don't feed him 🤔. Like, how can I not? The poor cat's unhappy. He's starved of affection and love too. How can the prick of an owner be like this?

Why do you keep ringing him?

I would feed him, love him & deny I'd seen him (the cat not the dick head!!

user1471867483 · 02/07/2026 00:17

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 02/07/2026 00:11

Keep feeding him.
The cat has chosen you...

Your cat will eventually tolerate him.

are they both neutered ?

Mine definitely is. I think the other one is also. This cat is making my cat uncomfortable to go into his own garden and shouldn't have to live on the fringes of his own territory. But why doesn't the owner want me to feed him?

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OneThreadOnlybyN · 02/07/2026 00:20

user1471867483 · 02/07/2026 00:17

Mine definitely is. I think the other one is also. This cat is making my cat uncomfortable to go into his own garden and shouldn't have to live on the fringes of his own territory. But why doesn't the owner want me to feed him?

Because he's a twat.

My girl cat wasn't keen on the boy cat when he first came either, but they made peace & grew to be close.

Londog · 02/07/2026 00:20

Absolutely disgusting people - this little cat should never be around them again - thank you for protecting and taking care of him ❤️🐾
He’s had a lucky escape from these vile humans.
He won’t come back and if he does “ sorry chuck -I know nothing” xx

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