Question for Muslims on feeding cats during Ramadan

[DrizzleHair]

Hi,

After opinions from Muslims please.

My next door neighbours, both sides, are Muslims. I've known them just a year as I only recently moved here. They've both been really friendly and welcomed me and my family to the street, and brought us the odd plate of food eg from a family gathering when they had plenty.

We've provisionally agreed we'll do a play date as we have children similar ages.

So there the background.

I'm days away from giving birth and neighbours both sides have said if there's anything they can do to help to let them know.

I've realised it would actually be really helpful if they could feed my cat, but I'm not sure if this is an insensitive thing to ask during Ramadan - the cat food is all fish so no pork concerns but I have no idea if the food is halal, plus it is stinky meat while they'll be fasting.

Is this okay to ask or should I stick to asking my mum a 25 min walk away? She'll happily feed cats once every couple of days, whereas neighbours might be able to feed twice a day which is what we normally do.

Thanks for opinions!

No, it's not insensitive at all! We don't mind other people eating or drinking near us and certainly wouldn't mind feeding pets. Please do ask. They can always say no if they didn't want to

I'm not a Muslim but my understanding is Ramadan is about helping others and feeding those that aren't fasting!

It's really kind of you to think of it though

I'm Muslim and I can't see how it would be a problem. Yes you are overthinking it, but better to overthink than 'under think', because it shows you are considerate, so no harm done. My parents have two cats and they will certainly be fed as normal during Ramadan . Animals don't fast (obviously lol) so it's not an issue.

Your neighbours will be delighted to be asked (for a lovely reason!), and it is very kind of you to be so concerned. Don't worry

I know Muslim cat owners and they definitely feed their cats during Ramadan. Cats were apparently the Prophet's favourite animal (someone may have been pulling my leg but I was told he once cut a sleeve or something off of his clothes instead of waking a cat that was sleeping on it).

Very thoughtful of you OP. All the best on your upcoming new arrival

Another muslim with two greedy cats here. Ask yourn muslim neighbours to feed your cats, no problem. Incidentally i domt mimd feeding my cats chicken, beef, rabbit whatever, so long as there's no pork element in it. But the cats sure do love their fish! Hope you have an easy labour and a quick recovery, OP

@dumbledoreaapprentice you were told right, except it was his wife who tore off a piece of her garment on which the cat was sitting/napping instead of waking it up. More power to cats lol!

Glad to hear it's true (even if I slightly misremembered it). It's such a lovely story. Best wishes to you OP!

Errrm i defo get hungry durinv fasting hours but i still dont think the smell of cat food would tempt me also unless your friends are going to eat the cat food then whether its halal or not isnt an issue (although fish is halal for us anyway).